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Old 02-16-2009, 05:22 PM   #1 (permalink)
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1950-D Fake- 1959

I'm trying out my new toy---a QX5 (thanks Rickie)...and one of the first shots I took was of a 1959-D nickel that had been changed to make it into a 1950.

While this is pretty bold, and wouldn't fool most collectors, I can see how a new person, looking for a deal, would be sold this as the real deal!

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Old 02-16-2009, 08:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Is the 9 partially filled or do you think someone modified this coin?
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:06 PM   #3 (permalink)
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It was modified by someone. (the tail of the 9 was removed.) The 0 is quite abit smaller, that it should be, and you can also see tool marks on it in that area. Someone took a knife or something and put a big X on the coin as well

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Old 02-17-2009, 08:58 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Just so disgusting. Where did you find it?
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That's hilarious. I never even thought of it. I can't imagine anyone but the greenest amateur being fooled such such nonsense.
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Old 02-17-2009, 07:35 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Jason, they are out there. I pulled this one out of circulation back in the late 70's.

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Old 02-17-2009, 10:46 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Just so disgusting. Where did you find it?
I bought it from my dealer--can't remember what I paid but I think it was something like $3.

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I actually want one now. I've never come across one to my knowledge, but I'll have to be on the lookout.
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