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Counterfeit "Seated Quarter"
StopMotion
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Another new Counterfeit from a group of coins, recently purchased off ebay.
Genuine Weight = 6.3 grams vs Counterfeit Weight = 4.6 grams.
Harrison
Stop Motion
Genuine Weight = 6.3 grams vs Counterfeit Weight = 4.6 grams.
Harrison
Stop Motion
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SPMC - J-12338
McDCCC - Charter Member
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<< <i>Very interesting. It looks like a contemporary counterfeit made to deceive merchants and not collectors.I bet it is over 120 years old and still worth more than a quarter. >>
Right On!
SM
SPMC - J-12338
McDCCC - Charter Member
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Hopefully you don't find out that they are recent knockoffs from China or other parts of the Orient.
COOL!!!
<< <i>You are one lucky dog to find those two.
Hopefully you don't find out that they are recent knockoffs from China or other parts of the Orient.
COOL!!! >>
Thanks, Yeah I'm sure they're contemporary counterfeits. If you see them in hand, you can get a better feel for them.
Harrison
SM
SPMC - J-12338
McDCCC - Charter Member
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<< <i>Genuine Weight = 6.3 grams vs Counterfeit Weight = 4.6 grams. >>
How much metal is lost at this grade range on a real coin?
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<< <i>Genuine Weight = 6.3 grams vs Counterfeit Weight = 4.6 grams. >>
How much metal is lost at this grade range on a real coin? >>
Not 30%. Probably closer to 5%
K S
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<< Genuine Weight = 6.3 grams vs Counterfeit Weight = 4.6 grams. >>
How much metal is lost at this grade range on a real coin? >>
Not 30%. Probably closer to 5% >>
Ok, cool.
<< <i>Very interesting. It looks like a contemporary counterfeit made to deceive merchants and not collectors.I bet it is over 120 years old and still worth more than a quarter. >>
I agree.
TD