1909 s indian head cent... real or fake?

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A friend of mine owns this coin and was curious if it was real or fake. I think it looks OK except the s looks a little off. I'm not to familiar with these enough to be sure......opinions appreciated

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  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    MIntmark looks added; doesn't look right.
    I'm nearly certain this is not a genuine 1909-S.

  • COINS MAKE CENTS
    COINS MAKE CENTS Posts: 1,907 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I thought the mint mark looked funny as well

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  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @mannie gray said:
    MIntmark looks added; doesn't look right.
    I'm nearly certain this is not a genuine 1909-S.

    I agree.

  • Sandman70gt
    Sandman70gt Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with mannie, Added mint mark.
    The 'S' is not the correct style.

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  • metalmeister
    metalmeister Posts: 4,633 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I sent my raw 09-s in and came back genuine. I guess I lucked out. Send yours in to PCGS my friend!

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  • lkeigwin
    lkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Fake. Here's what it should look like. This is from a 1908-S and 1909-S.
    Lance.

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  • RichieURich
    RichieURich Posts: 8,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not good, mintmark doesn't match, as just about every respondent has said.

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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The S looks bad... put a drop of acetone on it.... it may float off..... Cheers, RickO

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Look at the edge of the coin and check for any
    metal being filled in(like a hole).

  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,094 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    im in the fake camp to (fwiw)

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