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Keep us updated when you get it.
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Pillar of the Community
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I will.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Bedrock of the Community
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I too would have purchased it for that price. Even if fake, still interesting.
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It's not an off-center, it's an uncentered broadstrike. It shouldn't have reeding.
The point abut the lack of a serif on the 1 is compelling because the only date it could be is 1940. But is the serif missing because it isn't there or due to poor photography? If it actually isn't there then it is a fake.
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Pillar of the Community
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It is a steal at that price!
Good job 52Raymo.
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Coin is legit. Color is good. Coin shows evidence of metal flow, suggesting that this coin was struck, not cast. I also believe that the strange lettering & missing serif on the 1 is caused by this strong metal flow. Lastly, many Mercury dimes were struck with an inverted die set up, which this coin was also (seems like this would be a consideration that most counterfeiters would not think of). Great coin for the price. Quote:
It's not an off-center, it's an uncentered broadstrike. It shouldn't have reeding. This one is tough. I would probably say that it is off center. Either way, I don't think the value would be impacted. Edited by ErrorCoins222
10/02/2016 01:44 am
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Hopefully I'll get it someday. He's told me he's shipped it twice now. We'll see . Not a real fan of mercari at all. If I can get the coin, I'll kiss that site goodbye. I don't know if it was a coincidence or not but my ebay was hacked immediately after I signed up. ebay was on top of it and shut em down pretty fast with no damage to me. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Coin shows evidence of metal flow, suggesting that this coin was struck, not cast. Probably 99.9% of the fakes coming out of China in modern times are die struck. And they did get into creating fake errors years ago. |
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Finally got here. Doesn't stick to a magnet so that's good lol. Looks real to me...  ... edit...has the serif and no reeding   Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
Edited by 52Raymo
10/03/2016 5:54 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Yes that coin looks awesome!
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That one does look nice.  |
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That looks awesome Coop, thanks !
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Looks great!! You got a great deal for ten bucks!!
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Nice pick Raymo!  |
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Posted 09/18/2016 12:37 pm
