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NZNzven t1_j265rfg wrote

Reply to comment by HalfDollarEnthusiast in I found an unstamped penny from a bankroll by I-Am-The-Yeeter

Humor me, how can you date it?

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HalfDollarEnthusiast t1_j26eze5 wrote

The size of the planchet. Early 1800’s cents were about the size of current day half dollars

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NZNzven t1_j26i8mo wrote

And Counterfeits?

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HalfDollarEnthusiast t1_j26itam wrote

They are possible, but very hard to replicate. They have a very distinct look to them and the patina (because of the copper) has a natural aged look. A trained eye will be able to distinguish between a genuine and counterfeit (Look up “Large Cent blank planchet” on Google, you’ll see what I mean)

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NZNzven t1_j26qopa wrote

Ah ok thanks for the explanation. Have heard of things like double strikes but not planchet.

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