A Fake/Counterfeit 1871 Indian Head Cent / IHC

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KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/12/2008 12:18 pm This was posted by Rick Snow on another forum. He believes this was struck on counterfeit dies, possibly from China. It's taken off ebay, but I suppose such coins could show up anywhere...how many problems can you spot in the photos below? Report this Post to the Staff

paland New Member United States 34 Posts	Posted 04/12/2008 12:47 pm For starters, The Liberty on the headband starts too far to the right. The L is where the I should be. Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/12/2008 1:14 pm I've never seen a spread in the 1871 date like that, and what's going on with that ear? It looks like somebody bit Liberty. The biggest flag of course is the wrong obverse style for that year! That resembles a type 2 ~~reverse~~ obverse which was a reworking by Barber for 1886--check position of the last feather. Edited by KurtS 04/12/2008 9:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff
1sikevo Pillar of the Community United States 1130 Posts	Posted 04/12/2008 9:01 pm the date is off center ? Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 04/12/2008 9:18 pm Other than that obvious "type 2" obverse, I've never seen the numerals spread that much on any date, particularly 1871. In fact, there's one 1871 variety where the last 1 touches the 7! Edited by KurtS 04/12/2008 9:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
NGiles Pillar of the Community United States 527 Posts	Posted 04/12/2008 11:17 pm The last feather is a dead give-away. I just hope those dopes in China keep making stupid mistakes like these. It make things easier for collectors. Report this Post to the Staff
littleboy Pillar of the Community United States 764 Posts	Posted 04/13/2008 12:16 am china counterfeits are fun. I saw a knockoff t-shirt that said "NIKE it just do!" still looking for an "in trust we god" coin Report this Post to the Staff
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A Counterfeit 1871 IHC