| Un-struck Blanks and Planchets |
A coin blank is a flat disk of metal that has not
been struck. A coin blank is also referred to as a
planchet.
There are two types of planchets. Type 1 is flat,
and type 2 has upset rims.
The images to the left are of a type 2 copper
planchet, and an type 2 uncoated zinc planchet.
There are many types of Lincoln Cent planchets
including those intended for steel cents.
been struck. A coin blank is also referred to as a
planchet.
There are two types of planchets. Type 1 is flat,
and type 2 has upset rims.
The images to the left are of a type 2 copper
planchet, and an type 2 uncoated zinc planchet.
There are many types of Lincoln Cent planchets
including those intended for steel cents.
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