What wayne said. Often you will see a scar on the unstruck portion of the planchet, tracing the outside of the strike, which is left by the collar as it is forced out of place by the misplaced planchet.
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
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Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns
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Sean Reynolds
"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
Specializing in 1854 and 1855 large FE patterns
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