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Certified Counterfeit 1899 Barber Quarter article by Jack D. Young

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edited November 14, 2021 7:18AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Interesting post on CoinWeek regarding an authenticated 1899 Barber Quarter.

Keep your eyes open and keep reporting coins.

https://coinweek.com/counterfeits/from-the-dark-corner-an-authenticated-counterfeit-1899-ddr-barber-quarter/

Jack D. Young wrote:
Crude lettering, mushy LIBERTY, and leaves on the counterfeit (at top); Proper letters, sharp LIBERTY, sharp leaves on the genuine coin (at bottom).

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