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Rest in Peace
United States
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I still think it may be an altered 1917. All of the die characteristics are 1917 and the 6 in the date looks really worked over to me. I do see what some of you are saying, and it could be a complete fake, though I think they would have used a 1917 to make the fake transfer die(or electrotype) and just altered the last digit. Either way, there is absolute no chance this is a genuine 1916.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1659 Posts |
Looks like a Chinese counterfeit to me. Looks like a raised pimple in the field next to the eagle's wing.  Whatever it is, one thing it is certainly not is a genuine 1916 SLQ.
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Valued Member
United States
312 Posts |
Johnny - You're definitely right about it being based off of a 1917 - I just believe someone then took a mold of the thing and mass produced it.
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Valued Member
United States
312 Posts |
There's also a line that makes no sense beside the knee.
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Valued Member
United States
424 Posts |
I agree with the 6 looking..."funky". You can kind of see where the seven would go, there's a kind of shadow...The 6 looks more prevalent then the rest of the date. imo
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New Member
 United States
4 Posts |
I appreciate all the great feedback. You all saved me from getting into a bad situation. Sadly, I think he will just try to to sell it to someone else.
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Valued Member
United States
277 Posts |
I am no expert but I think it is a fake... something is off with the 6 in the date, I just can't put it into words
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
952 Posts |
i agree with a lot of the previous comments.......that 6 is not the norm for a '16 SLQ......either fake or a modified '17
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Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
Edited by johnny54321 05/30/2011 12:40 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
ebay seller (of Johnny's auction) Neg Feedback received: Quote:He buys replicas+sells them as genuine. Has knowingly sold several counterfeits Member id ilikereallyoldthings ( Feedback Score Of 42) Aug-28-10 19:53 â- Reply by shtterbug8 (Aug-29-10 18:29): i buy replica to replace genuine but genuine unknowningly is fake get facts rght 1803 bust half dollar look here!! (# 250687948372) US $233.63 and the bidding is up to $715! 
Edited by Moe145 05/30/2011 1:11 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
642 Posts |
Definitely based off a 1917. In addition to things already mentioned, Liberty's head does not go to the rim like a 1916 should. Color is wrong for the grade, I'd say a fake altogether.
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Moderator
 United States
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Looks cast for sure and definitely a fake.
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Rest in Peace
United States
3039 Posts |
I agree with all the above-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO way real!!
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Valued Member
United States
312 Posts |
Moe: Additionally, only 7 feedback have been received as a seller. 2 of these are negative and a third mentions a return.
How are people bidding on this thing?!
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