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2007 George Washington $1 Plain Edge

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I recently purchased 175$ of change from a bartender friend of mine. The first thing I noticed was a Presidential dollar coin. I picked it up and immediately noticed the edge was "plain." The 2009 Red Book states that these should weigh 8.11 grams. When I weighed it my scales said 7.99 grams. I also weighed some other president coins I have and some were even weighing less on my scales! I didn't have a single one out of 10 or so weigh out at 8.1 grams. The heaviest one was 8.00 grams. I tared my scales as well. The diameter of the coin seemed to be the same as the normal ones. So I am beginning to think I might have an actual plain edge 2007 George Washington.

Is there anything I could look for specifically to spot a fake? I inspected the edge with my 10x and didn't see any signs of sanding. I haven't bothered with pictures yet, if they are needed I can take some. Just waiting for your expert opinions first.

Again thanks in advance for your opinions!
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Most likely if there's no sign of sanding (or any scruffs) along the edge then it should be genuine. Anyways, there were a lot of "godless" GWs, then less Adams, then even less Jeffersons, and less on the presidents onward.

But, we have a member here that found a smooth 2009 Sac.
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When the blanks were cut the 'layers' of metal sheared causing the border between them to zig-zag. Inside the planchet, however, the borders are perfectly straight. Look for that, because it's the #1 way to immediately spot an alteration.
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