Check out my new clipped cent planchet, but not one of those little copper ones....
seanq
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I won this last week after finding it listed in the Token category on eBay. The seller provided decent pictures and enough information (10.2g, 27mm diameter) that I was able to peg it as a US Large Cent planchet. Based on the proto-rim I was told it probably dates from the early 1840s, though it could have been made any time from 1839 to 1857.
Here are the seller's pictures, followed by a side by side with an 1850 clipped cent from my collection that is roughly the same weight. Check out the strong Blakesley effect on both:
I know there are lots of blank large cent planchets around, but I am curious if anyone else has seen one with a clip.
Sean Reynolds
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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As I told you privately: YOU SUCK!!!!!
Very nice!
Way cool
Very impressive detective work
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Nice!! I'm jealous.
Good find.... I do not have any large cent blanks.... And I do not recall seeing any at shows. Cheers, RickO