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United States
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I have searched 100,000s of Ikes and have heard funny sounding clad coins. Now that I have a gram scale I decided to weigh one and it came in 2 full grams light. Is there an explanation for this? Surely, it's not counterfeit...who would waste the time/effort?  Regular 1974 Ike - weighs correctly  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I found a fake SBA once. Can we see both sides? |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Ike looks like he's got eyeliner on in your photo.  While certainly possible, what would be the point of counterfeiting an Ike? If this is a fake it's a very good one. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The eagle looks WAY too worn compared with the rest of the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Is it the same thickness as ones that weigh correctly?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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20g on left  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Struck on half dollar stock?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A half dollar is 11.3g. How would you explain the doubling of the weight?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Possibly a rolled thin planchet  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Possibly a rolled thin planchet So, you're thinking a light (defective) planchet? |
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CCF Sponsor
United States
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That would certainly explain the reverse strike, just an underweight planchet. That said, it kinda does have that "white metal" look to it. Interesting!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:Need to find the tolerance on the Eisenhower dollar. JBuck! I'd expect you to have that info right in your back pocket! Come on! |
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It took me a few minutes and now your quote looks out of place.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd agree that it's probably struck on half dollar stock. See if it's the same thickness as a half--could be worth a few bucks.
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Posted 06/14/2015 2:26 pm
