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Moderator
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 to the CCF I don't believe that coin is authentic. What's up with a $350 ebay listing if you don't even know if the coin is fake? |
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Whats up is I had people telling me it WAS real.That is why I am posting here, and came to get info.If I was a scammer I would have left it up on ebay and never registered here and sought information from people more knowledgeable than me. It has been pulled off ebay.I have been on ebay a long time and have 100% feedback.I didn't get that feedback by being a scammer.Thanks and have a great day! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There wouldn't be any "alteration" - counterfeiters make dies by transferring from real coins. Accurate weight doesn't mean much, these often weigh close enough. Check if the coin is thicker than it should be, they are often thicker so their base metal coin weighs accurately.
Edit: I don't think anyone is accusing you of being a scammer. I can see that you got the $350 from a low MS price guide value, which is understandable.
Edited by kbbpll
05/11/2023 3:07 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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OP's coin (left) vs. NGC (right)   Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
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So fake
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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New Member
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Wow brilliant....I thought we had already determined it was counterfeit.But thanks for the info.No more is needed. I have provided all the information needed, and more explanation than is necessary.If anyone feels the need to belittle, berate,or bully, you should pick someone else.I don't do bullying very well.I came here for some information on a coin, got it, and I appreciate it. Maybe I came the wrong place.Have a good day!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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makkie, we were not intentionally belittling, berating, or bullying you. At least I wasn't, and I don't thing that anyone else was either. Next time, please consider posing your questions here before listing such a coin on ebay. We're here to help, not hurt. Peace. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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United States
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@Makkie:
Sorry you felt bullied or belittled here. This is not the intention of the folks that post here. We all like to have a comment on a subject, whether it be for learning themselves or teaching others. We do mean well for everyone here. Some folks will post small snippets of info, to 'mark a topic so they can follow it easier in their list if they are interested in a subject or coin. And when it comes to Counterfeit coin - it is something we all need to know about and learn from.
(just my 2 cents)
take care.
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Valued Member
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I have definitely learned something here. I thought it was real, but did not look closely at it. I really see it in the hair/cap, and the size of the mint mark. I thought the date looked large due to circulation flattening, but now I see there is more going on.
Of course I would have never paid $350 for that coin even if it were real, but that is just me.
@makkie - sorry you feel that way, but I think we have all felt bullied here at one time or another. I'm just glad you only paid $5 for it!
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Pillar of the Community
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Without a doubt, it is counterfeit. Take it into the garage, cut it in half, and see what is inside. This will be a fun education experience and will also prevent another future collector from purchasing a counterfeit coin.
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Apparently ever since Makki thought he was being bullied, and stated he didn't take to it well, he has not been back.  |
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Shame, just embarrssed I guess.
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yeah, I suppose.. |
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Pillar of the Community
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No, I doubt makkie was embarrassed. He had five different people telling him the coin was fake when one would have sufficed. No wonder he felt bullied.
Obviously--as has already been stated--no one was trying to bully him. But writing can be a funny thing. If one's words are not chosen carefully, their tone can be misconstrued. I can see how some of the responses--and I'm not going to name names--could have seemed combative.
It's an open forum and everyone wants to contribute with their opinion. But if someone has already addressed the issue--in this case, the coin is fake--it's usually not constructive for others to pile on. To a newbie, it can definitely feel uncomfortable.
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