A very nice example of a Tapered Planchet.

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  • JC Stevens
    Paid Member

    • Feb 2011
    • 1104

    #1

    A very nice example of a Tapered Planchet.

    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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  • mikediamond
    Paid Member, Error Expert

    • Jan 2008
    • 1104

    #2
    I was asked to corroborate this diagnosis. Consider it done.

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    • Maineman750
      Administrator

      • Apr 2011
      • 12079

      #3
      Nice error, one of the best examples of a tapered planchet I've seen
      https://www.ebay.com/sch/maineman750...75.m3561.l2562

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      • jfines69
        Member
        • Jun 2010
        • 28848

        #4
        Really nice find!!!
        Jim
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        • willbrooks
          Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

          • Jan 2012
          • 9477

          #5
          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, 05:54 AM.
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          • Vickilynn
            Member
            • Jun 2012
            • 728

            #6
            Thanks for sharing.Nice example and good eye,I know I would have missed it.
            VickiLynn
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