This is a 1955 Cent struck on a Tapered Planchet. It weighs 2.62 grams instead of the normal 3.11 grams. Note the thin areas on the edge with missing design elements and rim.
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08-26-2014 #1« Previous Thread | Next Thread » - Print - Email
A very nice example of a Tapered Planchet.
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I was asked to corroborate this diagnosis. Consider it done.
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Nice error, one of the best examples of a tapered planchet I've seen
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Really nice find!!!
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Jerry suggested this entry be added to the glossary and donated his great photos. I will add this as soon as I write up a suitable definition. Thanks Jerry, and great coin!
It would be great if more of us used this sub-forum in this way, to post examples of terms not yet included in the glossary. This is how we, as a community, can continue to grow our resource here. Don't be shy. Great job, Jerry.Last edited by willbrooks; 08-27-2014 at 05:54 AM.
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Thanks for sharing.Nice example and good eye,I know I would have missed it.
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