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Rest in Peace
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If you pay $20 for a coin you hope is worth $1000 it's probably worth $10.
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A pretty good fake, would fool most people for sure.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Why not just dip it in Acetone. If glued on, would simply fall off and the Acetone will not effect the coin at all. If it stays on, why not take a chance and send to PCGS or NGC to be authenticated. Why keep asking so many others when no one is really sure.
However, on the down side, I knew a dealer that sent one like that in and got back saying it was a fake. He didn't think so and sent to a different TPGS and got it back slabbed and graded.
Someone I know purchased some Silver Dollars and took them to a coin show. Almost all the dealers said real. Some however said fakes. Make one wonder.
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The story behind the coin is someone inherited them..had a 1916-d dime he took in to Ridgewood coin I think its called in NJ. Guy said to come back in a few days..came back and this was the coin they gave him back which wasn't the original coin. So I think the guy took his genuine 1916-d and stiffed him with this one. Brought it to my attention to show and everyone said TPG. Guy is so sick of the coin 20$ bought it. |
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Interesting saga. The relative sharpness of the MM jumped out at me as well.
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Added mintmark. The style was not the kind used during this era (1909-1917?).
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Added mintmark. The style was not the kind used during this era (1909-1917?) Actually, according to PCGS, it WAS the style that was used, at least through 1916. In fact, they say that it was added to the dies using the same punch that was used on the 1914-D Lincoln Cent. |
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Q. David Bowers told me (a long time ago) that there are probably more fake 1916-D dimes than real ones floating around at coin shows and in collections, so every single one needs to be TPG certified by a top tier company. His words hold true today, I still see the fakes more than the real ones, especially in raw, at various shows, pawn shops, other dealers, ebay etc. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 |
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Yes according to PCGS. The 19141-D Lincoln Cent and the 1916-d Dime had the same exact MM used for them. Next batch of coins to be sent it,ill send this one in as well. Consensus says its fake,which I agree with. Who knows though. Thanks for all the replies everyone. |
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Added I believe but they did an excellent job that's for sure.
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Quote:Actually, according to PCGS, it WAS the style that was used, at least through 1916. In fact, they say that it was added to the dies using the same punch that was used on the 1914-D Lincoln Cent. No it was not. You can tell by the shape of the hole in the D. The correct shape is on the left (note how it resembles the picture you posted), and the shape used later is on the right (note how it resembles the OP's picture.  |
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TC, I misunderstood your post. The MM on a genuine 1916-D is the same as on a genuine 1914-D Lincoln. That is what I was referring to. But looking back, I think you were referring to the style of MM used on the counterfeit. Sorry.  Edited by Aahz
08/04/2015 4:37 pm
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The 19141-D Lincoln Cent Now that would be a fantastic find. Imagine a Lincoln Cent made in the year 19141. Not sure there will even be a Denver Mint then.  I've seen many, many fake ones at flea markets. Myself and a friend both bought one for $5 each. And they looked so real, and some dealers I know at a coin show thought they were real. I wouldn't be amazed at all to find that many, many people have faked ones in their Albums. As to this one, I still think it's worth the cost to send in for authenticating. |
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Seems slightly strange that the back is evenly wore except for the mint mark. I would agree with others and say it's fake
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