1872 indian head cent... real or counterfeit?

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I have one more to ask about for a friend I have my answer for the 09s I posted and I thank everyone so much. Any opinions on this one

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  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,165 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not the best pics, but the '2' in the date looks funny, and the obverse lettering looks thin and weak, so my guess is counterfeit.

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  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Doesn't look good to me either.

  • Rampage
    Rampage Posts: 9,686 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Counterfeit without a doubt.

  • DontTellTheWife
    DontTellTheWife Posts: 617 ✭✭✭
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    Not looking good. There is something about the 2 and the reverse lettering.
    If I was offered this for $10 , I would pass!

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with the above... some of the problem may be the pictures, but it looks bad enough to pass...Cheers, RickO

  • grip
    grip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The 2 don't look good that's for sure. Could it be
    damage?

  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't like the look of the date, compared to a genuine example at collector's . com

  • lkeigwin
    lkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    OP and real...close but suspicious. Need to see it in hand.
    Lance.


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  • bolivarshagnasty
    bolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Regardless of it's authenticity, the coin would not grade due to the rim damage at 5 oclock. No grade equals severely diminished value.

  • BillJones
    BillJones Posts: 35,938 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I can't say for sure from those pictures, but I don't like the piece. From what I can see, I won't buy it.

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  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,165 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    _OP and real...close but suspicious. Need to see it in hand.
    Lance.
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    Nice photography and comparison of the date, Lance.
    I think it's 'close' because it was made from genuine coin (spark erosion or transfer die copy), but didn't transfer well enough - at least for me.

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  • mr1931S
    mr1931S Posts: 7,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    _ the '2' in the date looks funny, _

    Very first thing I noticed."2" looks odd.

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