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Title: 1964 Penny struck on thinned planchet
Post by: markn on June 12, 2013, 08:05:58 PM

This is an interesting error. It's struck on a planchet that has thinned on one edge. Almost like part of the planchet just fell off before it was struck. But the straight line isn't like any planchet peel I've ever seen.

(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/australia-1964-1d-thin-planchet.jpg)

Title: RE: 1964 Penny struck on thinned planchet
Post by: ausjack on June 12, 2013, 08:10:21 PM

looks like someone's been into your chisels :)

Title: RE: 1964 Penny struck on thinned planchet
Post by: Fulvio on June 13, 2013, 01:09:40 AM

Very cool.. Underweight?

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