25C - Struck on Thick Planchet - 6.88g - Thread #5

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  1. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Hi all,
    From my collection - 25C struck on Thick Planchet
    Any guesses on why it was thicker than usual?
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  3. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    No idea, foreign planchet?
     
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  4. Tyler Graton

    Tyler Graton Well-Known Member

    I know. The sheet hat was used to cut the plantchet didn't roll it down enough?
     
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  5. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    Was it punched out of Half Dollar stock?
     
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  6. Fred Weinberg

    Fred Weinberg Well-Known Member

    It's 'rolled thick'

    If it were struck on half dollar stock thickness
    it would weigh 139 to 145 grains.

    6.88 grams = 106 grains.
     
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