1979 D Kennedy Half Weighs 7.4g? - Coin Community Forum

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crystwitch1 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 7:14 pm I ran across a 1979 D Kennedy half that weighs 7.4g? I am too new to the hobby to know any possible reasons for this. It is very hard to describe the difference in this coin and a regular 1979 Kennedy. Other than the weight, if I had to describe it, I would have to say it seems 'Hollow' and sounds very different when against another coin. I am very reasonably sure it is not a novelty coin or anything of that nature...I am just not sure of the other possibilities. Any help would be greatly appreciated and if, by chance I am making a fool out of myself...well, it wouldn't be the first time.... Anyway, you guys are great! Thanks for the help! Twitch Report this Post to the Staff

Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 7:45 pm to the CCF! I'm curious as to what the reeded edge looks like on your coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Alpha2814 Pillar of the Community United States 2023 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 7:53 pm The rim on the reverse looks like it might be a Magician's coin, so yes, it might be hollow. Report this Post to the Staff
levelsofmadnes Pillar of the Community United States 3003 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 7:56 pm sounds like a magician coin.. inspect the edge of the coin. you should be able to separate the coin. here are pics of one of mine: Report this Post to the Staff
levelsofmadnes Pillar of the Community United States 3003 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 7:58 pm can we get a close up on the edge of the REVERSE? I think I see separation. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74556 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 8:13 pm To CCF! I think it's a Magician's coin as well. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
levelsofmadnes Pillar of the Community United States 3003 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 8:15 pm I just weighed 8 of my magician coins... weight ranged from 12.30 grams to 9.84 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
crystwitch1 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 02/16/2019 8:26 pm Thanks everyone! You all nailed it! I tried to get a few more photos as requested, but I am stuck with this horrible ebay usb camera at the moment and it is a horrible way to get a photo. I suppose I had never thought about trick coins. If I had a color, it would certainly be 'green'. I can definitely see separation now that I am looking for it. Thanks to all of you for being so helpful...maybe one day I will be able to help someone else with something. Twitch Report this Post to the Staff
CarlOmaha Valued Member United States 181 Posts	Posted 02/17/2019 12:05 am I have seen demonstration for opening magic coins. Rattle it around in a jar until it pops apart. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189053 Posts	Posted 02/17/2019 01:14 am to the Community! 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
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