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Pillar of the Community
United States
917 Posts |
Little help on this one. Is the right side of the wreath worn or is that something else? The grade would also be appreciated. Its going to get a details grade because of that scratch on the wreath correct? The first photo is the correct color just came out blurry. Thanks everybody. Tried it with a darker background. Didnt really change much. I guess I'm in agreeance with the group and I got duped. Off to email the guy I bought it from and see about a return.   Edited by Coindog
10/29/2014 2:08 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
It might just be me, but It looks fake, especially on the obverse. Both the rim and the date look wrong, plus the details on the eagle are a bit mushy. Let's see what others say.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1081 Posts |
I was thinking the same thing. The date definitely looks off and looks very porous. The denticles also look off. I highly question its authenticity.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2189 Posts |
The date looks weird to me also. never seen such thick digits. I am sure an expert will be along to confirm.
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Valued Member
United States
397 Posts |
Looks counterfeit to me too.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
 At first glance, I noticed the rims...then I saw the date. The digits are just not shaped right, especially inside the 8's. The distance of 85 is wrong too--it just can't be real. That sucks.   Edited by DVCollector
10/29/2014 1:20 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
That date is really off, not even close to being real..shame!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
917 Posts |
Dang, thanks everybody. hopefully I can get it returned. Appreciate the help.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
It took me a second glance to see it was fake. Why would someone counterfeit this date? It looks to good to be a fake cent intended to circulate around the time of the FEC.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Why would someone counterfeit this date? To fool collectors who aren't too familiar with the series. If made somewhere with lower tooling/labor costs, it could be profitable... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Yep...say Corndog paid around thirty bucks, well you can buy em from Alibaba for a little over a buck.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
917 Posts |
If only I (Corndog) paid 30 bucks. I was so focused on the wreath discrepancy that I hadn't even considered the date so be wrong.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
How much did you pay, Coondog and can you give a link to the listing ?
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2368 Posts |
Edited by wheatchaser140
10/29/2014 6:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
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Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Coindog, Corndog, or Coondog which one is it? Three cheers for spell check!  Quote:
If made somewhere with lower tooling/labor costs, it could be profitable... You mean something like...ummm...ho-hum...........China? |
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