"1909-S" Indian Head Cent? Two Mintmarks? Admins Say That It's Genuine.

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Oldgrouchyguy Pillar of the Community United States 630 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 6:32 pm Hello Everyone! I saw this on a social network private coin auction site, and I had my doubts...there are two "S" mintmarks on the reverse, and neither resembles the S on a genuine example. Admin replied that he had two Experts authenticate it as genuine from the pictures... Report this Post to the Staff

jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4691 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 6:37 pm Does this admin have a name? Otherwise, I see no value in such an opinion. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5667 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 6:47 pm The S mintmark is not genuine. The second S to the right is probably just Pareidolia. Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4691 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 6:52 pm Sounds like the website is likely a scam. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95629 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 6:53 pm what 'Admins'? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 6:58 pm Can we see a closeup of the MM? Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95629 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 6:59 pm here is what the 'S' should look like: Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2281 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 7:51 pm Thank goodness the admins are the end all be all folks. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 9:06 pm I don't collect IHC, but I could tell that mint mark is out of sync from many I seen so far. Report this Post to the Staff
Onedollarbillnut Pillar of the Community United States 745 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 9:09 pm Absolutely 100% counterfeit Tim Hughes Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 01/15/2023 10:04 pm Fake the real S mintmark has a certain look to it aka the font or logotype, the middle of the S is thicker, the one in the OP photo is all wrong looking. Here is a good video that looks like the same coin. SAlZEZdQV7I "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
Oldgrouchyguy Pillar of the Community United States 630 Posts	Posted 01/16/2023 12:18 am I guess that the point I'm trying to make here, is that you really have to watch out for yourself. People are currently bidding on this, and others of its ilk. I was told by an Admin to whom I protested the posting, that it was a Free Country, and buyers could be (you can guess the word he used). The Admins leave it up to sellers to ameliorate any problems with their sales-especially genuine or not. Thing is, though, that every post must be first approved by an Admin person. If you pay for your item(s) as a Friend of the Family (feeless), you have no protection. Edited by Oldgrouchyguy 01/16/2023 12:24 am Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 01/16/2023 12:56 am The S is so clearly garbage that if somebody wants to scam and be scammed in some anonymous bubble world where the "admin" rules, I'm not sure that I care. Can I pay in coinbit? Report this Post to the Staff
burfle23 Pillar of the Community United States 517 Posts	Posted 01/16/2023 10:24 am Anyone trying to help folks bidding on this, or just letting it go due to the admin being an idiot? Report this Post to the Staff
Oldgrouchyguy Pillar of the Community United States 630 Posts	Posted 01/16/2023 2:38 pm I can't post a link (it is on "that" Social Media site); but if allowed I would post the site Title brufle23: The Admin I talked with said, basically, Caveat Emptor. They also do not "like" people commenting negatively on coins offered for sale. I did send a PM to one person who was bidding on an obvious fake coin, and was accused of wanting the coin for myself... Edited by Oldgrouchyguy 01/16/2023 2:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/16/2023 3:22 pm Quote: They also do not "like" people commenting negatively on coins offered for sale. Red flag! Run away! This policy is only going to bring more crooks to that market. Shame on you "admin." Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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