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SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/29/2013 3:10 pm The seller clearly disclaimed the nature of the coin, suggesting if done at the Mint, it was deliberate on the part of a worker as well as theorizing about how. Can't blame him in any fashion. Except for the word "incuse," which he used erroneously. It's a physical impossibility for lighting to illuminate a true incuse coin in that fashion. Now, if some surreptitious scoundrel were to strike a planchet with a pair of hubs somehow.... Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 12/29/2013 4:04 pm Quote: Now, if some surreptitious scoundrel were to strike a planchet with a pair of hubs somehow.... Counterfeit and struck with hubs instead of dies then? Possible it came out of a Chinese counterfeiters den? Cause that what I've been thinking all along. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
robbudo Pillar of the Community United States 2757 Posts	Posted 12/29/2013 6:15 pm The larger date is very suggestive of the Chinese counterfeits. Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 12/29/2013 9:02 pm I don't know and probably never will know what's going on with this coin. I'm leaning towards the accam's razor school of thought. If it is incuse I'll guess it's a hammer job. If it is not incuse I'll guess fake dies. What ever it is it is very interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinsKelly Pillar of the Community United States 3453 Posts	Posted 12/29/2013 10:56 pm My vote is for fantasy piece. The details are too mushy in some spots (the tips of the feathers) and do not look worn. When compared to DVcollector's images, the letters are much thicker. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 12/30/2013 12:03 am Whatever it is, it didn't come out of the Mint. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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