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This is just one very worn die, or "1 great counterfeit". This coin is exactly 5 grams and is the correct diameter and thickness of an Uncirculated Buffalo nickel. Opinions?      |
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Something looks "off" about it. John1  |
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My vote is counterfeit. Where'd you get it Russ?
edit to add - The acne on the forehead, nose and chin are huge red flags. I guess the proper answer is "worn counterfeit die"
Edited by dave700x
08/21/2015 2:00 pm
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A very sneaky looking coin. LOTS of raised humps, especially on obverse fields.
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I'll say counterfeit as well the mint mark is a blob whereas on a real one it is defined even in circulated grades
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I just sold a nice AU53 in NGC holder of this date and mint mark, this one doesn't look at all like the real thing to me either, I'd call fake from the photos.
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Pillar of the Community
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Counterfeit, the date is really off. Not even 1 of the digits looks legit.
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I had it as a fake, as well. What I find interesting and scary all in the same thought is.
The coin is the exact weight of 5 grams and the diameter is spot on and well struck, "Scary is" just a little better die work and a bunch of people are going to get burned.
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Pillar of the Community
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Counterfeit with fake luster.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think the only real thing about that thing is the crack.
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Chinese buffalo that's not all it's cracked up to be ...
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Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Posted 08/21/2015 1:57 pm
