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Ahskip New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 02/18/2023 9:02 pm Can someone help me find out if my coin is real or fake Report this Post to the Staff

halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1498 Posts	Posted 02/18/2023 9:16 pm Key test is does it stick to a magnet? Weight? Likely plated, based on appearance. Edited by halfamind 02/18/2023 9:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10038 Posts	Posted 02/18/2023 10:58 pm Most likely plated. A lot of them were by people having fun trying to fool others. Modern Chinese fakes also are not uncommon. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189171 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 12:08 am to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. 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
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6593 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 04:04 am Looks plated to me Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1658 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 04:54 am Definitely looks plated, weight will tell. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 05:55 am Has the look of being plated after it left the mint. Magnet test and weight? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15471 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 06:08 am to the CCF An accurate weight to 0.01 grams resolution is the key to knowing. Certainly appears to be a plated coin which indicates not authentic. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
jasper62 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 06:53 am It was placed in a bezel then plated. on the reverse you can see were the eyelet was before it broke off. It was a form of cheap jewelry for kids back in the day Edited by jasper62 02/19/2023 06:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19194 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 06:55 am Yes, a jewelry creation--plated, with bezel. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 09:35 am to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5785 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 10:08 am Jasper62 nailed it. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97062 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 12:00 pm Yep, Jaspers got that tiny detail correct. The is a copper 1944 cent, encased then plated. 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
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19964 Posts	Posted 02/19/2023 6:20 pm Plated VF 1944 copper. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
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