Fake or commemorative?

[simonm]

Is it possible this was struck on a foreign planchet?

Think about it. A planchet larger than that of a cent cannot be struck by dies that are smaller. You never see a cent struck on a nickel planchet, because a nickel planchet would not make it into the 1 cent dies. The same can be said for foreign planchets that are larger than that of a 1c planchet.

[Seeker7]

The general consensus is definitely not from the Mint. Jason mentioned "Texas Cent" which is a cent hammered between two pieces of leather.
I don't know much on foreign planchets or U.S. planchets, so I will have to go with what the majority is saying.
I have to learn how to take better pictures so everyone can see how authentic this coin looks. It fooled me enough to buy it. If I joined this forum and asked questions before I bought it, I could have saved myself a few bucks.
Please bear with me until I learn how to send better pictures.

[flyhi3]

Think about it. A planchet larger than that of a cent cannot be struck by dies that are smaller.

Uhhhhh, good point, I hadn't thought of that. It does not appear to be a "texas cent", the design does not appear flattened... Is it magnetic?

[liveandievarieties]

... Is it magnetic?

Gosh, I'm really not trying to give you a hard time Alex, but what does that have to do with the price of beans in China?

[flyhi3]

what does that have to do with the price of beans in China?

EVERYTHING

[Seeker7]

It is definitely not magnetic. It seems to be the size of the old large cents before the Indian heads came out.

[jcuve]

Just put it to the side. Keep searching and experimenting with coin photography. One day you'll have good shot and we can take a closer look. Until then, keep up the hunt!

[Seeker7]

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

Hoping everyone's holiday is good and you find the coin you are looking for.