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CalzoneManiac Pillar of the Community United States 2233 Posts	Posted 12/03/2018 7:56 pm Weight is about 6 grams, and acid testing in vinegar does not produce a design Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34407 Posts	Posted 12/03/2018 7:57 pm Diameter? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
CalzoneManiac Pillar of the Community United States 2233 Posts	Posted 12/03/2018 7:58 pm It's close to nickel size. I think this might be an ungodly worn 20 cent piece... Edited by CalzoneManiac 12/03/2018 8:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Fuzzy317 Moderator United States 14463 Posts	Posted 12/03/2018 8:05 pm Think the weight is closer to a Large Cent than a 20 Cent piece. Report this Post to the Staff
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3343 Posts	Posted 12/03/2018 9:46 pm It's rather plain looking. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
paralyse Bedrock of the Community United States 12057 Posts	Posted 12/03/2018 10:35 pm Looks like a slug or punchout to me. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 12/04/2018 08:48 am A coin looking for a new face. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 12/04/2018 11:31 am Quote: What on earth is this? A interesting find. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Playadelrey New Member United States 30 Posts	Posted 12/04/2018 11:59 pm A well worn knockout from an electrical box. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34407 Posts	Posted 12/05/2018 06:11 am @CM, this piece looksto be copper based on your pics. Can you please confirm whether or not it is attracted to a magnet? Thx. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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