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1863 Indian Head Penny Error?

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 Posted 02/16/2014  01:52 am Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add bartweber to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
this coin is much lighter and thinner than the usual indian head. is this an error? thank you

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 Posted 02/16/2014  01:56 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinCollector2000 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply


Wow, I'm inclined to say PMD, but I'm not sure. It sure has taken a beating though
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Looks like it may be a split planchet that split after striking.
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The reverse sure has the texture of a split planchet, but larger pics would probably be useful.
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