Counterfeit ?? drilled 1822 LC

[steelheadwill]

Dug this LC, weighs only 7 grams, specs say it was minted at 10.98.
drilled off center, which I think is procedure for counterfeits.
quite thin compared to others I have.
I don't think the erosion on this would take the 4 grams, about 30% off, but wanted to hear the experts opinions.
Thanks for looking! & HH

 

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[NGE]

It may be real, as I have an Indian cent that was struck on a very thin planchet at the mint, can't remember the year, but, it has a full strike and it doesn't weigh what it should. Look into "varieties" of your coin.........NGE

 

[ron lord]

It's a Matron Head 1822 LC , minted 2,072,339 in G-4 value $25. I would say not a fake.
info from A guide book of UNITED STATES COINS by R.S.Yeoman Page 101

 

[CRUSADER]

Looks real enough & maybe they were drilling coppers to sew into their clothes as well as silver Remember it would have been a fair amount of money at the time.

 

[steelheadwill]

Thanks to all who replied!!
Never thought of the idea of Stash Drilling!
Green check here!

 

[IronSpike]

Nice LC Herbie and good ID

I like the term 'Stash Drilling' and think this theory is well supported with the location of the hole.