JoeHohman
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Posted: Mar 13, 2024 07:27 pm
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I have a copper coin that is the same size as an American half dollar and looks like an enlarged penny. I bought it years ago from a magic dealer who is now deceased. The problem is that it is not a very good likeness; Abe looks wrong, it says "Freedom" instead of "Liberty," and so on. It's cute, but.....
Meanwhile, I have two "pennies" that are as large as an Eisenhower silver dollar, and they look great.
Does anyone know where I can get good-looking half-dollar sized pennies?
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gaddy
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Agent of Chaos
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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 06:59 pm
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That's a tough one...
Silver dollar sized american pennies are easy enough to find, but half dollar? Not so much.
Following this, because I want some as well!
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NicholasD25
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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 07:21 pm
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The E Pluribus Orwell half dollar sized Lincoln Pennies don’t look too bad. But, they haven’t been available for decades. You’d probably have to find someone who would be willing to sell.
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NicholasD25
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Posted: Mar 15, 2024 08:10 pm
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It occurred to me that the E Pluribus Orwell replica is actually a bit larger than a half dollar. So, if that’s important, finding something suitable might be near impossible.
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tonsofquestions
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Posted: Mar 16, 2024 07:16 am
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Does it half to be a penny? There are a number of other custom coins - the Copeland Tiger/Tan coins come to mind - which are intentionally designed to be the exact same dimensions as the half dollar.
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MarcelR
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Posted: Mar 16, 2024 09:19 am
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Have a look at https://en.numista.com/catalogue/index.php?ct=coin.
You can search for various criteria.
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inigmntoya
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DC area native, now in Atlanta
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Posted: Mar 16, 2024 06:45 pm
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That's useful for finding real currency with specific dimensions but half and full dollar coins that look like US pennies aren't real currency so they won't be found there.
Quote: On Mar 16, 2024, MarcelR wrote:
Have a look at https://en.numista.com/catalogue/index.php?ct=coin.
You can search for various criteria.
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JoeHohman
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Erie
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Posted: Mar 17, 2024 07:59 pm
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Thanks for all the replies, guys. I can keep using the one I have, but it looks sort of second-rate.
I was just hoping someone knew of a good source; years ago I went to a lecture by Jim Cellini, and he had a beaut.
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Obviously
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Posted: Apr 9, 2024 03:57 am
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Dishonest Abe by Gregory Wilson includes a serviceable half dollar size cent.
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tonsofquestions
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Posted: Apr 9, 2024 05:24 am
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Good luck finding that, though. I believe it's out of print...
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Good to here.