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A fake compared to a genuine Large Cent (side by side comparison)
braddick
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On a whim I ordered a fake large cent off of wish.com. It was free (just pay postage or around $3.00). It arrived today and I thought it would be interesting to compare it here (obviously the coin on the left) with my Dansco type coin (on the right).
The weight feels right, and it is made out of copper. I like the way it was "aged" to appear a bit more genuine.
peacockcoins
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Love the beaded border.. Several have been on the Internet as well.
A similar 1808:
Some common reverse marks to your example on the reverse:
And then an 1813 variant:
I could tell right away that it was fake because the planchet wasn't porous. Is it the photos or was the rim not upset before striking? The denticles look all wrong but the central devices could easily fool a novice collector.
Sean Reynolds
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Funky rim and edge is a tell. Peace Roy
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Your 1808 has the same rim weakness at K1 on the obverse as the OP's coin, which I originally thought might be a rim clip but is obviously (based on multiple examples existing) a flaw in the dies.
Did you purchase yours as a fake, or was the seller portraying it as genuine?
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
I collect fakes ...often times they are more rare....:)
I purchased mine on "wish.com". It's a Chinese website, kind of like Amazon and I did so knowing it was not genuine. I had purchased a couple of watches as gifts on that site and kind of "qualified" for this freebie (just had to pay postage).
I also purchased the following for $1. but it hasn't arrived yet:
Here's the verbiage for these two "coins":
Welcome to my shop!
I only sell replica coins for collections, none of the coins I sell are original. Please don't buy them as the original coins. I sell these copied coins only want to make your collections more perfect. About shipping: It takes about 20 to 30 days to carry to American, and 25 to 35 days to European and other countries. Hope you could wait for your items patiently. I will mail the coins to you in 10 business days after pay them, In order to receive them as soon as possible, please pay them as quickly as possible. Thank you, by the way you could contact me if you need EMS, Best wishes! Thanks!
peacockcoins
Seller was listing it as genuine Sean.
Thank you, by the way you could contact me if you need EMS, Best wishes! Thanks!
What is that ? Emergency medical service ?
Nice comparative photo's.... I would like to see such examples more often. Very educational and provides good training tools for new collectors. Cheers, RickO