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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Given the fact that this Merc is a VG8-10 I would be absolutely certain before I purchased it or at least be guaranteed my money back if it doesn't pass the slab test. I'm holding a slabbed VG8 in hand and the one you picture is at least that good. The mint mark lines up but yours appears to be slightly larger. I don't have access to the different die pair info, but like everyone else has noted, this one and the LWC 14D are hugely counterfeited. PG |
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Pillar of the Community
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Submit it for them, and if it comes back as legit, make an offer then. My first impression is that it's legit.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2311 Posts |
I think it's real.
The grade looks more like G-4.
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Valued Member
United States
250 Posts |
It looks good to me also, does it have the slight die rotation which I think is a hallmark of the genuine coins? Not to say that couldn't be faked either, but you could rule it out if it didn't have it. I don't have it bookmarked but there is a website somewhere that had the known 4 (?) correct mint mark shapes and locations you could compare. Mine is an AG so not much detail like yours but my D looks similiar to yours. Good luck!
Edited by kevro22
09/25/2013 10:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5854 Posts |
The coin seems to be genuine. Looks like a G-6 though the details on the central design elements could be seen on a VG, I think the rim wearing into the tops of America may just hold it back a little. Definitely a good idea to have a TPG look at it. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8521 Posts |
Maybe MacMercury will stop in.
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Valued Member
United States
203 Posts |
From all of the pictures I've seen of these over the years, this one looks genuine to me. Wear looks correct and it does appear to be slightly rotated. Hoping MacMercury will stop in as I'm definitely not an expert on the series.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4421 Posts |
IMHO, it grades G-6. However, I'm not seeing the telltale triangle of a genuine 16-D. I agree that, if purchased, it should be done with the understanding that a TPG slabs it. The terms of sale should be written to avoid conflict, methinks. Another option would be to find a very knowledgeable dealer in your area and pay him a nominal fee for his opinion. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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I stopped at two dealers tha morning, both of their opinions is that it is real. One stated everyone they have bought as real have come back from TPG's as real. They had real slabbed ones, and raw fake ones to compare it to. So I am going to go ahead and make a offer on it. Sometime in the future I will put Five coins together ans submit to NGC. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks real to me too. However, it is amazing how many fakes have been made of that coin and how many have gone through a TPGS and come back as real then resumitted and called fake. It happened to a dealer I know. He too just can't tell anymore. Many dealers I know say there are many of those fakes in Albums everywhere and people just don't know.
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New Member
United States
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No, I do not believe that it's authentic.
1. Both the top and bottom of the D are to be parallel. These are not. The bottom curves up.
2. The hole in the middle of the D is to be triangular shape. I don't think that this one is.
I hope I'm wrong. However, I would strongly suggest sending to ANACS
or one of the other services before buying. It's quite simple to do. Also, if there is a coin show within a reasonable distance, they usually have on-site free opinions. IF they say yes, then give it to them to take back, authenticate, and return with a certificate. It will save you a lot of future problems. Thanks
P.s. If you did have it authenticated, I would be anxious to know the outcome.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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 Yeah, that seems congruent with what I'm seeing! Hopefully I'm wrong, but get it checked out! |
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Valued Member
United States
121 Posts |
Perhaps I am not seeing it, but the reverse is slightly rotated in respect of the obverse. I'd be wary.
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Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
The D appears to be in the right location and shape appears good.
I say genuine.
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Rest in Peace
United States
1380 Posts |
Since the original post was a year ago, perhaps GR58 can tell us what happened.
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Posted 09/25/2013 6:52 pm
