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New Member
United States
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I found this coin in my parents house which is not unusual as my dad was a coin dealer. The coin was in a 2x2 but had no markings. I added the date and type to the holder until looking around for other examples and realized mine does not look the same. The coin is smaller than it should be and has no beading or edge that they normally do. I was trying to find another example on the internet but didn't find one. I'd love to get some information on this. Thanks in advance.   |
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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
What is the diameter? Any chance it could be a large cent struck on a Half Cent planchet? |
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
Add weight to the "what is the" list. And  to CCF. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
And a better image (take it out of the 2x2).
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
If it was smaller in diameter I would suspect a copperhead piece.
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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
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If it was smaller in diameter I would suspect a copperhead piece.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a copperhead piece? |
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New Member
 United States
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I have a few of the measurements: Not sure what format is needed but the WT is 7.2g or 0.255oz. The diameter is 29/32 inch which converted to .90625in or 23.01mm roughly.
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Pillar of the Community
Korea, Republic Of
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The weight is way too much for a Half Cent planchet. |
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New Member
United States
4 Posts |
Here are some new pictures.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2563 Posts |
Looks almost like someone filled it down
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2563 Posts |
Can you get pics of the edge?
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New Member
United States
4 Posts |
I cannot take a clear picture of the edge, but I believe it has been filed down. It is not rough but there are lines and some gouges on it. Too bad.
Thanks for everyone's help.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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During the Civil War southern sympathizers in the north were known as Copperheads. These people would sometimes organize into groups and one of the methods of recognition between members would be to show a large cent that had been cut down in diameter so that only the head of Liberty would show on the copper, a "copper head". Cutting it down like that would also remove UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the reverse. I have seen a few of these over the years. Most people do not know what they are and they are just sold as mutilated coins.
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Valued Member
United States
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During the Civil War southern sympathizers in the north were known as Copperheads. These people would sometimes organize into groups and one of the methods of recognition between members would be to show a large cent that had been cut down in diameter so that only the head of Liberty would show on the copper, a "copper head". Cutting it down like that would also remove UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the reverse. I have seen a few of these over the years. Most people do not know what they are and they are just sold as mutilated coins.
Very cool. Thanks for the info! |
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