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Henry2 Valued Member United States 106 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 09:53 am This morning my friend tossed me this counterfeit 1896 Morgan, I seen most modern day counterfeits but this one was pretty bad even for crappy looking fakes. Anyone happen to know if maybe this is a early attempt at counterfeiting. Report this Post to the Staff

wheatchaser140 Pillar of the Community United States 2368 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 10:13 am That is the worst counterfeit I've ever seen. It looks early, and probably circulated. Report this Post to the Staff
Henry2 Valued Member United States 106 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 10:24 am He thought it was legit struck on a wrong planchet, then he told be it was hand carved lol, then I showed him the die crack on the reverse. He ended up giving it to me for free, although I still can't find another online. It appears to be struck on copper or brass, maybe even bronze, weighs 18.7 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 12:33 pm Quote: That is the worst counterfeit I've ever seen Now that's saying something. It's so bad, it's actually a bit interesting. Love to know where it's been. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 08/31/2014 3:20 pm I wouldn't be surprised if this were a contemporary fake. Report this Post to the Staff
Celticsoul Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 09/01/2014 08:02 am Pretty bad sand casting. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 09/01/2014 08:06 am Your all being to hard on this counterfeiter. Remember everyone has to start somewhere. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 09/01/2014 6:10 pm Funny, Carl. Funny Report this Post to the Staff
jerseyben Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 09:06 am Tried to email you but your emails are not "turned on". Report this Post to the Staff
Henry2 Valued Member United States 106 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 3:29 pm Jerseyben-not sure how to change over the email, do you know anything of this coin? Report this Post to the Staff
jerseyben Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 09/02/2014 3:31 pm Click on my little email icon to send me an email and then we can chat via email that way, please. Report this Post to the Staff
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