Mercury Key Dates - Counterfeits And Altered Coins

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IowaHawkeye Valued Member United States 72 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 8:36 pm Other than the 1916 D, which I will buy slabbed, do you think I need to be concerned about the other key dates being counterfeit or altered? Report this Post to the Staff

afclassic87 Pillar of the Community United States 564 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 9:05 pm I never buy slabbed coins. I spend a great deal of time learning the dies used and what known fakes look like. I guess I would look out for the 1921 and 1921-d. Report this Post to the Staff
jessvc1 Pillar of the Community United States 2596 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 9:06 pm Im sure there are alot of people out there willing to make an extra buck by ripping someone off so its always good to buy from a dealer in good standing and willing to take an item back if you are not happy with it. Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5832 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 10:07 pm If you count the over dates also then 1942/41 P and D. A lot of fake being made for these 2. Report this Post to the Staff
CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 10/25/2011 10:48 pm It wouldn't surprise me if people added mintmarks to make 1925-D or 1926-S, though I don't think I've see one. They're pricey enough in higher circulated grades and they're much less likely than a '16-D to be sought slabbed. Report this Post to the Staff
seateddime48174 Valued Member United States 161 Posts	Posted 10/26/2011 12:38 am "I never buy slabbed coins. I spend a great deal of time learning the dies used and what known fakes look like" thunbs up to you ! I've seen enough TPG errors to be glad I took the time to learn what I collect. Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 10/26/2011 10:49 am There are a couple of older contemporary counterfeits that are actually somewhat collectible. 1923-D and 1930-D I haven't actually searched for them but I have seen a 30-D sell for decent money on ebay. Report this Post to the Staff
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