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Is this Lincoln Cent an error or FAKE?
Chrisley
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I came across this Penny about 6 months ago and I was just wondering what could have caused the x image with the Stars, almost like a Confederate flag type deal on the obverse. I've researched but being an amateur I haven't come across anything so I'm starting to lean to this being a fake. Does a coin even exist with that type of Confederate x star image?
Thanks kindly for any feedback
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Post mint damage, or if you like it, a counterstamp. It did not leave the mint that way.
Neither an error nor a fake. It's been damaged. The hunt continues. Peace Roy
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It was punched into the coin after it left the mint.
Yes, PMD for sure.... Many cents are found with counterstamps... I have seen one's with a silhouette of JFK, state outlines and initials...Not a mint product. Cheers, RickO
After seriously studying the OP's coin and blowing it up and looking at each individual characteristic, I think you may be on to something and I may have a tendency to agree with you.
It is a known counterstamp. (A Confederate flag).
A quarter with the same counterstamp (although with a more complete than yours) just sold on ebay for $10 and change.
That person paid too much for it, lol.
TurtleCat Gold Dollars
Post-mint mutilation.
Yes I tend to agree, but there are collectors of counterstamps, and some get really competitive.
PMD.
Pmd
PMD
Always expect the unexpected to happen, as it will anyway no matter what you do
“what could have caused the x”
A redneck, stamp, and a hammer.
Anyone notice the flag is stamped upside down?