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New Member
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Hi, I came across a $2 coin today that appears undated, in some light angles I think I can make out a digit. Has anyone seen this before? I'm new to coin collecting so unsure if this is a known error. Thanks  Edited by NRK72
12/02/2022 4:57 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Hard to see to distinguish between extensive wear and probable counterfeit with this pic. Could be a Grease Filled Die, but I am inclined to think not so - Grease Filled Die errors seem to be very scarce with this series. Need to know accurate weight. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Australia
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Looks as though it is dated 2005 and I'm fairly certain that I've seen a similar coin previously on ebay. Quote:
and probable counterfeit with this pic Hi sel_69l, what indicators do you see that makes you think that it might be a fake? |
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
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Looks as though it is dated 2005  I don't think it's fake though, just a Greaser. life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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New Member
 Australia
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I found it in a coin roll from Nab. I have other pics in better light. This one seemed to show detail the best.
I would be prepared to say with 100% certainty this is a real $2, having handled them since their inception. But for the sake of the suggestion, how would one distinguish a real from a counterfeit $2.
The error or wear or whatever was my query.
Thanks
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New Member
Australia
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Thanks for the welcome! Yes I had a read of your links above and I believe it does fit the Greaser category :) |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 to the CCF! |
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New Member
Australia
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  There's a couple more pics fyi |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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NRK72, when posting your photos it's always a good idea to orientate them correctly and to show both sides as well. Quote:
But for the sake of the suggestion, how would one distinguish a real from a counterfeit $2 Here is some information regarding how to recognise a fake $2 coin https://www.australian-coins.com/co...ian-2-coins/ |
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New Member
Australia
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Ok I'll ensure I show both sides in future.
Replies have been very informative.
Thanks :)
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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The design features of this coin are rather indistinct.
My problem is that from the pics, I cannot really make up my mind if the lack of sharp detail is due to wear, or it is counterfeit.
Hence the reason for wanting to know the accurate weight.
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New Member
Australia
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  On close inspection of the front I'm not sure if it's real now. Does this look to be fake? |
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New Member
Australia
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So far as weighing it goes I only have kitchen scales that do one decimal point and it's showing 6.5
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2005 date is  |
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