If it is a contemporary fake it is quite desirable. I don't know enough about these but it looks modern to me. The lower part of Liberty seems too well defined, not consistent with circulation wear.
it is a contemporary counterfeit, and a very good one considering it was made from hand cut dies. to the person interested in these, this is a hell of a score. most of the known examples of this fake are in white metal, this one being plated copper and very high grade, makes it very desirable. much more so than if it was genuine.
regardless of how many posts I have, I don't consider myself an "expert" at anything
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-Paul
Edited to add: Just noticed your forum handle....You shouldn't buy raw coins on eBay...
EAC 6024
<< <i>Very fake >>
<< <i>it was an ebay buy, >>
It is not even a good fake. Send it back
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<< <i>it was an ebay buy, >>
It is not even a good fake. Send it back >>
Maybe he already knew what it was and likes it. If so, he might not WANT to send it back
Looks like it has been fumbling around in circulation for about 20 total yrs, but then again they probably have a process to help it along today.
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