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AmalekiDad
Penny Pincher Member
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 Posted - 01/13/2010 : 11:45:54
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Hey all. I was cashing in some halves and one kept getting rejected. I sent it through the counter at least 10 times.
I usually make the teller take my reject but I forgot with this one.
I got to looking at the coin and noticed that it feels lighter. According to my scale it is 10.5g (clad halves weigh 11.2g).
I also noticed that the obverse and reverse don't line up. The reverse is rotated. You might notice the line on the rim.
I think the thing is hollow. I can't figure out how to get the pieces apart. Any suggestions?
I wonder if this is a novelty item or what. Tell me what you think.
Thanks
Here is the pic of inside - you guys were correct! You guys know everything. I'm still basking in the glow of my major Ag score.
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Kurr
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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zerocd
Penny Hoarding Member
555 Posts |
 Posted - 01/13/2010 : 11:51:39
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vox
New Member
USA
14 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2010 : 13:17:37
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| Yesterday cecropia_moth and I found a hollowed out 1980 half dollar with Kennedy on one side and a 1967 British large cent on the back. Weird stuff man. |
Must....sort...more...halves....need...MORE...SILVER!!!!!!!! |
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AGCoinHunter
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
685 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2010 : 14:21:59
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| Still waiting to find my first one. Figure with the $105K in halves I am going to do this year, I am bound to find one. |
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slickeast
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
2533 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2010 : 14:34:46
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Originally posted by AGCoinHunter
Still waiting to find my first one. Figure with the $105K in halves I am going to do this year, I am bound to find one.
Sounds like my plan. 2 bags a week.
They sell these coins, Spencers gifts in the mall has stuff like this. |
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Computer Jones
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 01/13/2010 : 21:07:40
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>I can't figure out how to get the pieces apart. Any suggestions?<
Drop the reverse side down on a wooden cutting board at a very slight angle.
After the 3rd or 4th time it should show a little of the machined edge above the cut line, then pry it apart with a plastic fork or spoon.
At least that's how I got the 2 I've found apart.
PS - I bet you find 1/2 of a Cu Mexican coin looking at you once you get it open. |
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bman
Penny Collector Member
USA
425 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2010 : 21:42:20
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PS - I bet you find 1/2 of a Cu Mexican coin looking at you once you get it open.
or a British Penny |
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zerocd
Penny Hoarding Member
555 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 00:01:00
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feirefiz
Penny Sorter Member
Canada
62 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 01:08:06
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if you have a torch or somthing try heating one side of the coin or just around the rim. may expand enough to slide open easily.
might try soaking the coin then heating it throughout, moisture inside will expand and should pop it open if its a relatively tight seal |
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Country
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
3121 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 19:34:26
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| These are neat. I found an empty one, without the copper coin, last year. |
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dakota1955
1000+ Penny Miser Member
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Posted - 01/14/2010 : 22:10:48
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| never have found one yet but I will keep looking. |
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uthminsta
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1872 Posts |
Posted - 01/14/2010 : 22:38:48
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Originally posted by zerocdlots of variations available
I have only seen the Mexican 20 centavo one until now. I like the British one, of course...
The one I had opened up easily. Perhaps this one was bent slightly.
I'm thinking that edge sorters would never find this one - as AmalekiDad didn't notice it until it was rejected at the coin counter. |
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2old
Penny Pincher Member
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Posted - 01/15/2010 : 10:09:19
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Posted - 01/13/2010 : 11:45:54
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Udated with pic of inside 1-14-10
Hey all. I was cashing in some halves and one kept getting rejected. I sent it through the counter at least 10 times.
I usually make the teller take my reject but I forgot with this one.
I got to looking at the coin and noticed that it feels lighter. According to my scale it is 10.5g (clad halves weigh 11.2g).
I also noticed that the obverse and reverse don't line up. The reverse is rotated. You might notice the line on the rim.
I think the thing is hollow. I can't figure out how to get the pieces apart. Any suggestions?
I wonder if this is a novelty item or what. Tell me what you think;'
I have several of those. Try putting it into a plastic milk bottle and shaking the crap out of it.
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The Finest
Penny Sorter Member
USA
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Posted - 01/15/2010 : 12:35:02
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| I wanna know how u make a magic trick out of this coin? |
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