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Valued Member
United States
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The stars always seem to show some problems in those Chinese fakes.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Almost looks like a tapered with 1918 but that too would be worth a lot since never made at all.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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@donkrx, I was just thinking how wonkey the stars looked. Thanks for posting the comparison pictures so I know what to look for...oh yeah, won't happen in my lifetime!
Skinny three for the OP, must have gone on a diet.
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New Member
 United States
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There are some interesting and helpful responses concerning this coin. However after close examination of the 3 it still looks authentic to me. There is dirt inside the curls that is causing some obstruction to a clearer view. I will take another picture for all to view. As well as a picture of the back side of the coin.
I do appreciate the responses to my inquiry.
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Bedrock of the Community
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There is dirt inside the curls that is causing some obstruction to a clearer view. Tommy, you really do not have to worry about the inside of the three to see this is not a real one.  Instead, look at the ends of the curves of the 3 on the real one and you will see a well defined ball. The 3 on yours does not have these. It is a different font altogether. This means, unfortunately, yours cannot be real.   Also take a look at the outside of the curves on the back of the 3. They are the wrong shape altogether. I wish, for your sake, this was a real one,,, but it cannot be. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you think it is real, then you can send it to a TPG for authentication (if it is authentic). They will tell you if it is real or not. |
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You have received the expert opinions of many of the best numismatic experts on this site ... and I agree with all the opinions that this coin is a doctored example and not authentic. If you truly believe this coin is authentic ... then you can of course spend some money to send it in for a TPG opinion ... which will render the same verdict we have all been telling you. This is a crude fake of a 1913 Liberty nickel ... the obvious manipulation of the last date digit is apparent even from the limited quality photos ... and you would be well served IMHO to limit your losses and accept this coin for what is is. David |
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United States
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The reverse curvature of the 3 on this coin is not aligned with the elongated 3 of a certified specimen. These counterfeits are somewhat close, but as you review more in-depth images at tight magnification, you can see the subtle difference, which in some cases of sold counterfeits, account for big money. Always review authenticated coins for subtle variations and compare these variations to subject coins you may be interested in purchasing. Good Luck.  |
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3 is altered for sure but, Welcome to the CCF!
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