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New Member
United States
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Hello everyone, I noticed this fake dime today on ebay. Unfortunately it sold for $766, and I would ideally like to find a way to save the buyer a decent chunk of change. I have seen many counterfeits sell on ebay, and it is always upsetting to me. If you know this seller redshed please contact him and encourage him to refund the buyer, or whatever you see fit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1895-O-Barb...047675.l2557 |
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Rest in Peace
 United States
1380 Posts |
Can you specify how you know it is a fake?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1005 Posts |
Wow scary stuff - what's the biggest tip-off here? Fake-looking patina? Denticles/date?
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Forum Dad
 United States
24148 Posts |
Looks ok to me but I'm no expert on these for sure.
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Forum Dad
United States
24148 Posts |
PCGS VF35 on top, seller's coin on bottom..   |
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New Member
 United States
28 Posts |
If I am the only one that can see this coin screams fake I'll be very surprised. This is one of the worst fakes I've seen in some time.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5029 Posts |
NumismaticExpert this is also an educational site. So how about sharing some of the reasons you believe this to be a fake? Throwing out your opinion with no reasoning behind why you claim this is coin is fake is not good form. I for one do not know much about this series, so instead of just tossing out "this coin screams fake" tell us why please.
Edited by scopru
12/01/2018 4:17 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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This screams fake?  Please enlighten us. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
21584 Posts |
I agree that it is counterfeit but will wait until
we see what NumismaticExpert has to say
before I point out the markers I see.
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New Member
United States
28 Posts |
After seeing enough authentic examples over many years, I can usually spot fakes instantly. Overall this coin has a mushy look to it, from the lettering to the date, and the edges are too sharp. This coin sold recently enough, I am confident that the buyer may be on this forum or may know someone on this forum. They would certainly appreciate it if we manage to inform them of this. $766 is a lot of money for some people and I know I wouldn't want to be out that money.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1005 Posts |
Thanks for the comparison photos Bobby I agree now it is pretty clearly a fake - way too many wrong things coming together that scream fake to an experienced eye I suppose.
I can understand the point of view that we might not want to pick apart every wrong detail on close fakes, lest the forgers make accounts/pay attention to get feedback from the forum on how to perfect their craft.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't think it screams fake. But I can see a few differences
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
A few pointers would sure help - difficult to learn otherwise.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6506 Posts |
Im no expert, but what I'm looking at is the leaf under In the s under states. The ribbon next to n in united. and the mint mark. all look out of place. maybe just my old eyes
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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i see cast holes, in the close ups?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Where do you see these, I'd like to check?
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Posted 12/01/2018 3:45 pm
