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eec0002 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 07/28/2011 4:09 pm Has anyone seen or heard of these large cents having no reverse? The obverse is considerably worn, however, there is no evidence that the coin was ever struck on the reverse side. Just wondering if anyone has ever heard of that. Report this Post to the Staff

Adam_E Pillar of the Community United States 4846 Posts	Posted 07/28/2011 4:26 pm not possible, there is no way for a coin to get struck with only one die. there needs to be two dies for a coin to get struck. Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 07/28/2011 5:11 pm As Adam mentioned, it is impossible to strike a coin on one side- it is a bit like trying to clap hands with only one hand. A weight on the coin should confirm that the reverse has been intentionally removed, i.e. the coin will be abnormally light. Standard weight is 10.89 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
eec0002 New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 07/28/2011 5:16 pm alright thanks. it didn't seem to be logical but I was just curious. Report this Post to the Staff
Kopper Ken Pillar of the Community United States 3402 Posts	Posted 07/30/2011 10:26 pm Without seeing the coin I would have to say that maybe the reverse was ground down, possibly when the coin was new, just for fun. The truth will come out when you weigh it. KK Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 07/31/2011 6:19 pm Sometimes (particularly old copper) the reverse wears away faster... Like: Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 08/01/2011 01:17 am there could have been a cap on the reverse die causing the design to be very weak also. But it does have to have an anvil and hammer die hitting the coin for it to strike either side Report this Post to the Staff
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