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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;vavet, post: 328746, member: 11630&quot;]While watching Two and a Half Men, it dawned on me that the MERIC on the obverse is the result of die clash from AMERICA in the reverse die. Also, the markings near Liberty&#039;s neck are likely from the wreath design on the reverse. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As for the color of this coin, the copper planchets of that era contained a variety of trace elements which is why there is a wide range of differing shades and even colors in early Large Cents. Nice chocolate brown examples are the exception.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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