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I don't have a set of calipers handy to check the size, but this is a tad bit smaller (left) than the comparative sample. Also, this appears more brass-like in color. Weight is comparable and within tolerance. Thought?   |
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Foreign planchet or PSD. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like it was plated/painted or some color was added to the coin at one time.
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Maybe just a copy for a jewelry item? You didn't provide a reverse picture.
Edited by Mark1959
04/24/2017 6:59 pm
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OK, thanks guys. Looking at it more, I see a couple spots that suggest paint even though an acetone soak didn't lift it. The smaller size is interesting, but maybe within specifications(?). In a flip and filed under the 'odd' items.
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Rackster, you do have an oddity there. overlays are off too particularly the motto, date and Liberty. You may want Coop and maybe Mike Diamond to take a look. Is this a counterfeit, (?) die details are very similar but yes, planchet size is wrong. If this was a foreign planchet the pattern would have covered the rim. This shows a distinctly smaller die used within a smaller collar. (?) This needs further study!  I overlaid your two coins, subject coin has noticeably smaller details all over. If you don't want the coin, I'll take it!  |
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How about some images of the reverse side?
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Tunnioc, thanks for link, had just seen that option mentioned earlier in the day...never even came back to mind! Please note my screen name and my signature!!  Edited by Crazyb0
04/25/2017 1:47 pm
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If they are the same weight, then the planchets are normal. Circulation can alter a coins weight. But the rims are the first to suffer. Then the rim get worn down, then the metal is reduced, but was normal when it was struck. Probably the differences in edge thick ness is because of coin wear, not the case of a thinner planchet, just a thicker rim on the coin. (Upset mill make this planchet with a higher proto rim.  |
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