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NGC - A coin doesn't have to be a key date or struck in a precious metal to be a target of counterfeiters.Many numismatists got their start collecting the humble Lincoln Cent, filling up albums in their youth with coins plucked from circulation. This series remains popular with collectors — so much so that some of the top targets for counterfeiters are vintage Lincoln Cents. NGC's list of Top 50 Most Commonly Counterfeited U.S. Coins contains two keys and a renowned variety: the 1909-S VDB, the 1914-D and the 1922 No D. For a low Mint State example of any of these, you can expect to pay thousands of dollars.  Genuine 1912-S Lincoln CentThe 1912-S is considered a semi-key date, with low Mint State examples selling for several hundred dollars. NGC recently received a purported example of this coin, but numerous red flags helped identify it as a counterfeit.  Counterfeit 1912-S Lincoln CentThe coin has the correct weight but is an odd color. This is because it was struck in 100% copper instead of the expected 95% copper, with a balance of tin and zinc. In addition, the counterfeit has poor details; this is particularly noticeable on Lincoln's hair.  Close-ups of Lincoln's hair on a genuine (left) and counterfeit 1912-S Lincoln CentThe edges of the counterfeit devices are not crisp, and the devices themselves are porous, which is evident when you take a close look at the date and text. The date itself is bulbous, and the mintmark does not have the correct shape.  Close-ups of the date and denomination on a genuine (left) and counterfeit 1912-S Lincoln CentCounterfeiters don't always target expensive key dates or coins with high intrinsic value. Read More: Counterfeit Detection Series Check out 1912-S Lincoln Cents on ebay.
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New Member
Chile
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That's just sad. There's even fake 1955-D cents now
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Truly frustrating to see fakes continuing to proliferate.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Forum Dad
United States
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That's just sad. There's even fake 1955-D cents now There have been fakes of those coming out of China for 20 years.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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No mention of the die chip on the left wheat ear common to other Chinese- made counterfeit LWC as well. "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Pillar of the Community
United States
842 Posts |
I suppose if you looked far enough, you can find some of these selling on TEMU.
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Valued Member
United States
384 Posts |
Very discouraging for collectors. In my younger days I probably would have fallen for this scam. Thank you for posting.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19564 Posts |
The Chinese will fake ANY coin, there are no laws in China except against counterfeiting their currency.
#1 thing from this - another very soft portrait. This is a common theme with the fakes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you download the photo and lighten the exposure, you can see the surface details clearly. The VDB on the shoulder is entertaining. The surface is really grainy, and the artificial toning looks like it was brushed on. There is also nothing on the obverse that imitates or suggests die polishing. The absence of die polishing on almost any Lincoln Cent should be a huge red flag. That said, this one is troubling, and could be deceptive if it was in a fake slab. Edited by fortcollins
03/08/2025 10:37 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
Edited by DBM
03/08/2025 12:32 pm
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United States
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Oh my. That is interesting.  |
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