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A real Collector of United States Numismatic Rarities would without a doubt want this coin. Someone who just says everything is fake, is not a real Collector.
I'm sorry, but for lack of a better term, this statement is a bit. ignorant. Like many times before you, you've posted something to share/asked for opinions, and some very knowledgeable people gave they're input, and didn't hear what you
wanted to hear.
To a collector, this coin is a one look problem, not saying it's necessarily fake, but without a doubt is not a proof, rarity, nor did it leave the US Mint that way. It may bring you and the family enjoyment and that's great! That's what the hobby is supposed to do! But for the educational aspect of truly knowing what's what in regards to errors and an altered coin/fake, it's the latter.
As John1 suggests, if you're confident it's a rarity, send it in for grading, prove us wrong. and if you do prove us wrong I'll pay your submission costs.