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MrPink2018 Pillar of the Community United States 2566 Posts	Posted 07/29/2026 1:42 pm Quote: To my eye, that V75 mark appears to have the lettering as level with the coin's fields, produced by a sunken background. this makes me think of the 1913 type ll indian head nickel, the 'five cents' denomination lettering on the lower reverse, raised up from a sunken area. I realize the difference between the two, one is a denomination ('five cents') and one is a privy (V75), but the same effect (re: the V75): raised lettering from a sunken area. I presume the surface of that 'five cents' lettering was about the same height as the other devices, a fix due to the type l lettering issue. Quote: "mintmark" denotes the place the coin was actually struck, typically a raised from the field design element Quote: "privy mark" denotes a die-struck mintmark-like design element, it can be a letter, number or device raised from the field or raised up from a sunken area Quote: and "counterstamp" is a punch applied to the coin post-mint. incuse element somewhere in the field. yeah? Edited by MrPink2018 07/29/2026 1:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 191727 Posts	Posted 07/29/2026 2:30 pm Quote: I am just wondering how low the bar really is for Temu fakes to start appearing for the valuable new coins. I am sure it is lower than we realize. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Biedercoins Pillar of the Community United States 1608 Posts	Posted 07/29/2026 7:34 pm With the Temu-tants it's more of a ditch than a bar. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 100913 Posts	Posted 07/29/2026 8:50 pm Quote: Couldn't someone fashion a counterstamp that leaves a visibly indistinguishable mark a coin surface? sure they could - but it would also most certainly damage the opposite side. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 191727 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:32 am Quote: With the Temu-tants it's more of a ditch than a bar. Oh, snap! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 191727 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:32 am Quote: sure they could - but it would also most certainly damage the opposite side. Not with skill and the correct material backing the other side. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8866 Posts	Posted Yesterday 10:45 am Excellent question, Brand. This thought never crossed my mind, but I could see some trying to cash in on the hype of these coins with a fake privy mark. I would think they would have to be very good at this manipulation but unfortunately, I'm sure there are those that are.... Added pic. I have attempted to show where the damage may fall on the reverse if someone tried to make a privy mark. Not for sure I did this correctly but if not, I'm sure someone will let me know. See what you think. -makecents- Edited by -makecents- Yesterday 11:29 am Report this Post to the Staff
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