Caution, some very deceptive fake incomplete planchets on eBay
seanq
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Auction link. This is only one example, this seller has a few others done in a similar way.
The coin in this auction was cut after leaving the Mint. If you look at the larger images you can see metal raised up into the fields on both sides of the coin at the clipped edge, and also horizontal polishing lines on the opposite rim where it was flattened to mimic the Blakesley effect.
I see misattributed coins on eBay all the time, where damage is mistaken for a Mint error, but rarely do I see coins like this where there is an intentional attempt to deceive. Always be sure to look at the photos carefully, with a cursory glance this coin could easily fool someone.
Sean Reynolds
EDIT: I saved the seller's photos locally, this way if the auction goes bye-bye people can still learn from the post:
The coin in this auction was cut after leaving the Mint. If you look at the larger images you can see metal raised up into the fields on both sides of the coin at the clipped edge, and also horizontal polishing lines on the opposite rim where it was flattened to mimic the Blakesley effect.
I see misattributed coins on eBay all the time, where damage is mistaken for a Mint error, but rarely do I see coins like this where there is an intentional attempt to deceive. Always be sure to look at the photos carefully, with a cursory glance this coin could easily fool someone.
Sean Reynolds
EDIT: I saved the seller's photos locally, this way if the auction goes bye-bye people can still learn from the post:
Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
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The name is LEE!
<< <i>So BoBo made a bobo and got caught. How do you report this as a fake? >>
Upper right side where it says Report item.
Done.
TD
P.S.: Love that the faker faked the Blakesley Effect. Can we call that a
Fakesley Effect????
I understand it's "implied" but a strictly a "in the know" type of auction in order not to end up with a worthless PMD coin.
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
<< <i>Esoterically I do not see where the seller is attempting to hide anything, it is listed as a 1955D CLIP LINCOLN CENT and that it is, a clip out of a Lincoln cent. I'm in no way defending the sellers actions, but no where does it say this is an error coin made by the US Mint?
I understand it's "implied" but a strictly a "in the know" type of auction in order not to end up with a worthless PMD coin. >>
Please do not defend idiots like this.
<< <i>Can we call that a Fakesley Effect???? >>
Cap'n? THAT was bad!