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Found a weird piece of Shield Nickel. Counterfeit??

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Abita Springs La....Born in New Orleans
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I have no idea. Looks to be a shield nickel but look at it, it’s think and brittle...any ideas?? IMG_2726.webpIMG_2723.webpIMG_2731.webpIMG_2732.webp
 
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I dug a Barber Half that looks just like that, and it's more than likely a counterfeit.
That's way cooler than digging a real Shield!
Kudos
Carl
 
I dug a Barber Half that looks just like that, and it's more than likely a counterfeit.
That's way cooler than digging a real Shield!
Kudos
Carl

I love it. My 2nd counterfeit I’ve also found a counterfeit 1875 Seated dime.
 
Cool find, congratulations! :occasion14:
 

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