Thread: Is this 1914-D legitimate?

nope. The numbers and mint marks look wrong on both coins.

Originally Posted by wheatydigger

nope. The numbers and mint marks look wrong on both coins.

Just wondering why you think the 1931-S looks wrong?

The 14D is 100% fake, zero doubt. The 31S looks OK, a close up of the MM would help.

No way that 1914-D is real.

I guess the thing I'm having the most issue with is that I can't seem to find an example like this one ANYWHERE that matches the thickness of the date / mm. Whether real or fake. I also can't seem to find a "thick date fake" for any coin type.

Originally Posted by JBlade00

I guess the thing I'm having the most issue with is that I can't seem to find an example like this one ANYWHERE that matches the thickness of the date / mm. Whether real or fake. I also can't seem to find a "thick date fake" for any coin type.

That could easily be PMD. Look at the rest of the coin. It is just wrong.

Originally Posted by giorgio11

No way that 1914-D is real.

I believe that 14-D is as right as rain, I saw one just like it on an episode of Tom and Jerry.

Here is a close-up of the 31-s. This set also has the other semi-keys (besides 1909-s and 1909-s vdb) so even if the 1914-d IS fake, I don't think I got a bad deal. I don't forsee those other semi-keys being fake, though some are definitely cleaned / scratched.

I take back everything I said, the 1914-D is DEFINITELY fake... it is about 10-15% thicker than a normal cent and has very sharp edges. Even compared to a BU cent whose edges are a bit rounded. Also the color on the rim looks more artificial. Thanks everyone for helping me see the light! Now I have to figure out if the other coins are legit.

Now for the next order of business, what is the conclusion on the 1931-S?

Originally Posted by lkeigwin

I agree re the '31-S. Looks fine.

I have a much nicer counterfeit '14-D if you're interested.
Lance.

watch out now, the Feds may want to have a looksy at that 1914-D you speak of... lol j/k

The 31-S MM looks fine.

Alright, Im a relative newbie and am thinking my 1914 D is fake too but there are some things about it that match a real one. I am using measurements between the 1 9 1 4 to determine if this was a doctored 1 9 4 4, on a 1 9 4 4 the vertical legs of the 9 4 4 are center to center distance (using the right side of the 9) on a 1914d the vertical leg of the 1 and the 4 distance, centers on the middle part of the 9. Also the location of the D on this coin matches a 1914D not a 1944d. The things that trouble me are the tail of the 9 and what looks to be file work around the date. I appreciate your guys input!


mlgdave

Originally Posted by mlgdave

Alright, Im a relative newbie and am thinking my 1914 D is fake too but there are some things about it that match a real one. I am using measurements between the 1 9 1 4 to determine if this was a doctored 1 9 4 4, on a 1 9 4 4 the vertical legs of the 9 4 4 are center to center distance (using the right side of the 9) on a 1914d the vertical leg of the 1 and the 4 distance, centers on the middle part of the 9. Also the location of the D on this coin matches a 1914D not a 1944d. The things that trouble me are the tail of the 9 and what looks to be file work around the date. I appreciate your guys input!


mlgdave

The second "1" looks to be a ground down 4. As in this was a 1944-D. Common way to counterfeit this key.

The 14D is clearly a fake--it is a 1914, with a very crudely added mintmark that looks nothing like the genuine one. I don't know enough about copper coinage to comment on the 31s.