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I have an 1846 Large Cent struck on the wrong planchet. It only weighs 4.6 grams, is very thin and as a result is slightly smaller in diameter. The coin shows good detail. From all appearances it is as originally minted - not messed with other than wear and tear. I tend to think this coin was struck on a Half Cent planchet except it is a little light since a Half Cent planchet weighs 5.44 grams. Though perhaps coin wear accounts for it being a little light in weight now. Any info including values is appreciated. I don't want to send it off to be authenticated/graded unless worthwhile. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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We'll need pictures to help.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Could be an acid coin but we can't really tell without pics.
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"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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Yes, pictures please. Over the years a number of coins escaped undetected on the wrong planchet and are highly collectible. Most bring tremendous premiums over an otherwise normal specimen. On a Half Cent planchet is debatable. The Half Cent weighs 5.44 grams with a diameter of 23.05 millimeters. The large cent, 13.48 grams and 28.5 millimeters. So based on your description the weight is a bit light, diameter perhaps. Only certification will tell. Welcome to the forum! I hope you have a real coin. ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon
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Bedrock of the Community
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Being soaked in acid is MUCH more likely than a wrong planchet especially on an 1846 considering they hadn't made Half Cents since 1835 and didn't start again until 1849. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Without a picture it would be hard to tell. Has the coin previously been graded...if so what is the grade?
KK
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Bedrock of the Community
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Guess by now you know we need photos. |
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Pillar of the Community
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In this day of fakes & forgeries coming in from China, this is a non story.
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Pillar of the Community
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No pictures=No opinion. It's not that hard.
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It's probably a large cent damaged by it being smashed or cut down.
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Condor101 hit the nail right there "they didn't make Half Cents from 39-49 so no planchets would be laying around to be mixed in with large cent production. The mint didn't make the planchets they were supplied by outside sources so I say Chinese or acid until we can see photos of both sides and the edge. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440Edited by westcoin
07/02/2019 6:20 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Is the OP even still with us?
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Pillar of the Community
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Perhaps the OP has acquired a copperhead's large cent from the Civil War years? These were carried by war protesters. The wearing of these would often start a fight or occasional riot. So, wise protesters took to carry them in their pockets.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Wow...very nice story and pic exoguy.
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Edited by Kopper Ken
07/03/2019 3:22 pm
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