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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marshall, post: 976829, member: 21705&quot;]Look closely and DON&#039;T give up without at least 2 expert opinions. The 1855 large cent planchet is indeed 27.5 mm and fits and has a plain edge; however, it is the Eagle which is the closest match with a diameter of 27 mm in 1855 and is of the same design as both the Half Eagle and your coin, though scaled up to size and the Eagle had a reeded edge.</p><p><br /></p><p>I do not dispute that it is most likely a fantasy piece, but it has enough characteristics for further investigation. The first thing I would do is check the edge and photograph it and post if possible. Then we need to determine if the edging on the 1855 Eagles was part of a separate castaining process or used a collar as part of the striking process. Though rare, wrong planchet errors exist and are quite valuable if authenticated. Rotation is irelevant to the issue.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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