copy? why and if so whats it made of .....1862

[traderoftreasures]

copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

got this other dollar here i don't know if it's a copy or not, but if it is, what are these coins made of and is it normal for these to be copied?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Test it with a magnet. Yes these are made in China. http://coins.about.com/od/worldcoins/ig/Chinese-Counterfeiting-Ring/Chinese-Fake-Coin-Minting.htm

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Im not saying this one is a copy. Im just saying these are commonly faked in China and will not say COPY as China does not have to comply with our Hobby Protection Act. http://home.comcast.net/~reidgold/draped_busts/chinese.html

 

[cedarratt]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

If it is a copy is will most likely be silver plated brass. You need to weigh it and if it weighs less then 26.73 grams then is is most likely counterfeit. A coin dealer should be able to tell.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

If it is a copy is will most likely be silver plated brass. You need to weigh it and if it weighs less then 26.73 grams then is is most likely counterfeit. A coin dealer should be able to tell.

yes it weighs 25 grams.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

These are sold on eBay and flea markets.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

thanks everyone....

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

The first thing I look for is a sloppy date... and usually don't have to go any further.

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

The first thing I look for is a sloppy date... and usually don't have to go any further.

funny, my thought as well

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

the Face & Hair are Wrong also.

Yours the Face looks like a Man
& The hair like a Bun on back

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

my daughter bought these pile of coins on ebay in a mystery bag of old coins for 20.00 and those are what they slipped in there for her.... rats. they talked it all up and then el'tricko'

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Is that a 1955-S Lincoln? Nice 43 steel cents. Might be a 60-D small date. The 82-S Kennedy may be silver. Mercs are silver.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Is that a 1955-S Lincoln? Nice 43 steel cents. Might be a 60-D small date. The 82-S Kennedy may be silver. Mercs are silver.

ya it is a 1955-S lincoln. there is two of those any value? here is a shot of the backs

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Is that a 1955-S Lincoln? Nice 43 steel cents. Might be a 60-D small date. The 82-S Kennedy may be silver. Mercs are silver.

ya it is a 1955-S lincoln. there is two of those any value? here is a shot of the backs

I thought it was because I seem to remember it being one of the last pockets to fill in my childhood book but I guess its not worth much. Although yours look good.

 

[l.cutler]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Copy stamped under the eagles wing was dthe first thing I noticed. Even without it though that one isn't very deceptive.

 

[Iron Patch]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Copy stamped under the eagles wing was dthe first thing I noticed. Even without it though that one isn't very deceptive.

That's if you make it to the 2nd pic.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Copy stamped under the eagles wing was dthe first thing I noticed. Even without it though that one isn't very deceptive.

Ah. Good eye. Nobody else even noticed. COPY. Its not a Chinese fake.

 

[jeff of pa]

Re: copy? why and if so what's it made of .....1862

Copy stamped under the eagles wing was dthe first thing I noticed. Even without it though that one isn't very deceptive.

Ah. Good eye. Nobody else even noticed. COPY. Its not a Chinese fake.

Yep

I Never Noticed