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Valued Member
United States
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I bought this 1877 Indian Head cent from an estate auction online a few weeks back. After doing some research, I'm thinking this coin might be a fake. What do you guys think?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Absolute fake. Among the tells are poorly-cut letterting and the lack of a "shallow N" reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
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6507 Posts |
Is this coin plated? Or are my eyes that bad
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19115 Posts |
Agree, not legit. Does appear to be plated.
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Moderator
United States
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Hope you can get your money back.  Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Pillar of the Community
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Valued Member
 United States
72 Posts |
Thanks for all your comments. I suspected as much. I bought it from an estate auction online, I won't mention the platform, but it was an absolute auction with no reserve and no returns. I lowballed it just to get the bidding started and won. For $50? I thought something was up. I can see the tells very well in the side by side comparison.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2200 Posts |
At the very least, you have a coin with a story behind it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Sadly, you spent $50 on a "coin" you can get from the Chinese site for $1.05 plus shipping.  |
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Valued Member
United States
157 Posts |
What about a silver-looking version of a normally red/brown coin made you pull the trigger?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's definitely a fake.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2280 Posts |
This is without a doubt, the worst indian head fake I've ever seen.
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
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Valued Member
United States
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$50 lesson. I've done worse, so don't feel too bad.
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Moderator
United States
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What's up with the silver color? That should be a solid clue on authenticity.
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Posted 02/03/2024 07:54 am
