Is this real or fake?
Johnnyej13
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I am going through my mothers coins that she collected during her life. This is just coins that were put in a jar by my grandparents, parents and me. This is several jars. The big question is - I found a 1913 V nickel in used condition, no more than a VF 20. Is this real? How do I find out?
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MFeld
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@Johnnyej13 said:
I am going through my mothers coins that she collected during her life. This is just coins that were put in a jar by my grandparents, parents and me. This is several jars. The big question is - I found a 1913 V nickel in used condition, no more than a VF 20. Is this real? How do I find out?Welcome to the forum. It’s widely believed (if not known with 100% certainty) that only five examples were made and each one has been accounted for. So, while posting images would be helpful, it’s safe to say that the coin is either a copy or an altered date.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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TurtleCat
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Welcome to the forum!
Sorry to say it is a fake. There are only 5 genuine ones and they are all accounted for. You can post a picture so we can see it or you can always send to PCGS and get the official word.
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CalifornianKing
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Post a pic. There are rumors of a 6th coin.There are no credible rumors of a sixth example.
Define credible. As in someone who actually knows something? No. Some random forum post I read today that mentioned them? Defiantly. Anyways the walton nickle was thought to be fake.
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JBK
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IF is it a fake (which I am 99.999999999% sure it is), if it is an old, good fake is still has some small value to some collectors.
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@MFeld said:
@CalifornianKing said:
Post a pic. There are rumors of a 6th coin.There are no credible rumors of a sixth example.
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That is definatly a counterfeit! The biggest tell os the HUGE date not to mention the entire coin looks wrong
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ricko
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@Johnnyej13.... Welcome aboard.... Your nickel is a fake, thanks for posting pictures that enable us to help you. Good luck with your family coin jars...Cheers, RickO
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Post a pic. There are rumors of a 6th coin.
There are no credible rumors of a sixth example.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
You addressed “credible” adequately enough.😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Most likely a fake.
If it's not fake does it qualify as a Discovery Coin? Serious question.
Wow, where's the popcorn?
OK Here are some pic's. If not good enough I will try something else.
I understand that. And I agree that it is fake. But....if it is not fake, would it be a Discovery Coin. Seriously. It's a hypothetical....I want to know the answer.
No, it's not real at all.
Cartoonish fake.
But cool and worth keeping or selling (as a fake) for a few bucks.
Hmmm. How old was that jar?
No, a discovery coin would be more like if it was the first one found.
ps: did not mean to hit agree to your post. eyes and fingers not communicating yet. more coffeee!
Hey, it's SGS certified !
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I'm sorry, But your 1913 Nickel made me spill my coffee all over myself. Was worth it for the good laugh though!
Thanks Guys - It was in a jar that was filled between 2015 - 2016 when she passed away. There are several other coins in there that I'm sure are fake. Most of the China remakes have a dark ring around the outside edge and are easy to pick out. I compared it to a 1912 v nickel that I had and could not see any differences except the graininess in the material. The date size looked to big but was comparable to the 1912. That is why I ask. But Thank you all for replying.