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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's ironic that the seller's ebay I.D. is "oysterCOPY" and that he also sells parts for copiers. He's all about copies, I guess.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey guys, read the title and description again but replace the word "key date" with the word "fake" and let me know what you think. This guy is full of hints
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Pillar of the Community
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Is the 4 in the date suppose to look like that? I too am learning and drew these do help those of us that are not totally familiar with them. Would be nice for the more knowledgeable members to mention what the red flags are to you.
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Moderator
 United States
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It appears cast not Struck and yes that's the worst fakes of this date I have ever seen aside from the 4 all cut up. A genuine example:  Notice how the Coin on ebay has a "cartoonish" date. Totally wrong diagnostically. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
CC110 , you for got to post a comment.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
513 Posts |
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It appears cast not Struck Are the "bubbles" in the field a "tell" for being cast? What other diagnostic points for it being cast? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Look at the 2 o'clock position on the obverse and look in front of Lincoln's neck. LOTS of casting bubbles.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
I think I saw Gumby and Pokey playing with that coin  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2077 Posts |
Gymcoachdon- In most cases, fakes are pretty close and have to be dismissed by finding small features that the counterfeiter got wrong. In this case, the differences are dramatic.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Keep up the good work, CHD.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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 I actually laughed when I saw this... As for you, CHD, I think you've brought more fakes to our attention than any other member! Good job  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Has anyone done anything about this?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
818 Posts |
T-Bop, I just uploaded the picture without commenting because I really have no comment on fakes like these. I just upload the picture for viewing pleasure since there have been several instances where the item is removed before someone can upload a picture.
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