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Pillar of the Community
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Anyone else see the sloppy "Omega" cent "counterstamps" being sold on ebay in "limited" runs with certificates of "authentication" indicating them as a tribute? Some are better than others, there are gold plated examples too. I think my favorite one is upside-down and to the right of Lincoln  At least they don't pretend to be one of the 232 real sets, but for what they're charging, yikes. I'd pay maybe 50c for a faked Omega as a joke, maybe $1 or two with gold plating, but $50 or more? They appear to be selling, too  Edited by MintedNotPrinted
12/08/2025 6:39 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I'd pay maybe 50c for a faked Omega as a joke MintedNotPrinted, you can buy Ω metal punches on the internet for less than $15 and sell your own counterstamped cents. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hondo, maybe I'll make Lincoln wear the Omega as a hat on mine  To each their own! |
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United States
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Have not yet seen these adds (and hope that I don't)
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United States
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MintedNotPrinted, you can buy Ω metal punches on the internet for less than $15 and sell your own counterstamped cents.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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When it's obvious there will be 2026 cents in the Mint's uncirculated and proof sets, that will be the first big hit to the 2025 cent hype, IMO.
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Bedrock of the Community
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When it's obvious there will be 2026 cents in the Mint's uncirculated and proof sets, that will be the first big hit to the 2025 cent hype Or will it fuel the frenzy of foul fakes? Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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United States
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It is going to be interesting, all the coming shenanigans.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm still seeing Bicentennial junk in auctions. The coming "collectors items" that will soon be pedaled are going be around for quite a while.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I would not bet against that.  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I'm waiting for the offer that reads: "Historic U. S. cents for sale! Now-defunct penny design sure to increase in value! The ultimate collector's coin! BUT WAIT! There's more! Order before midnight tonight and get a vial of genuine dirt taken from the hills of LaRue County, Kentucky, Honest Ole Abe's birthplace, for only an extra $9.95! Dirt comes with a genuine Certification of Authenticity signed by leading scientists! Shipping not included."
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12/10/2025 11:40 am
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United States
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A sure bet. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Or will it fuel the frenzy of foul fakes? Holy alliteration, Batman! |
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Holy alliteration, Batman!  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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United States
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Did you mean to say... Amazing alliteration, Arkham Asylum alumni? |
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