Found This Coin In My Dads Collection. Can Someone Inform Me On It?

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Auzzman New Member United States 8 Posts	Posted 04/10/2018 9:00 pm Hey guys! I recently visited my parents and my dad had me go through his coins. I found this gem. I have no idea what it is, but it looks like an error of some sorts. The coin looks like it cut off with the date, and the United States of America on the reverse. I believe it to be a large cent? I am very new to coin collecting so all information is appreciated Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff

muddler Pillar of the Community United States 7199 Posts	Posted 04/10/2018 9:05 pm looks like a large cent shaved down on the rim. Is it now the size of a small cent? Report this Post to the Staff
spru Bedrock of the Community United States 12477 Posts	Posted 04/10/2018 9:46 pm Unfortunately, it appears to be damage ( PMD). In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020 In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020 In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024 Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 04/11/2018 12:30 am Used to be an 1840? large cent ground down, probably to fit a jewelry bezel. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/11/2018 04:40 am Or to make it seem like a nickel? Is it the diameter of a nickel? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/11/2018 10:14 am Curious bit of mischief. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 04/11/2018 11:42 am damaged but interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4421 Posts	Posted 04/15/2018 2:54 pm to the CCF Large Cents like this, cut down to the size of small cents, served as calling cards for Democrat "Copperheads" during the Civil War. Some were soldered onto pins and worn on lapels by those who were opposed to the war. At times, fights and even small riots broke out when these war protesters aired their views in public. Thus, many took to carrying these small pieces in their pockets as symbols of anti-war brotherhood. Value-wise, these will sell in the $10-$20 range; this, given their history. Wikipedia has a write-up on the movement .... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppe...d_(politics) Here are two from my collection ... Edited by ExoGuy 04/15/2018 2:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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