Is this real? 1912 S Liberty V Nickel

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by BigTee44, Nov 2, 2012.

  1. kookoox10

    kookoox10 ANA #3168546

    Did you buy the rolls and liberty nickel from the same seller?
     
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  3. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Please consider posting the seller's ID in this thread (assuming it's OK with Peter and the moderators). If posting is not OK, I'd welcome a PM with the seller's ID. Thanks!
     
  4. Saint Bunny

    Saint Bunny New Member

    id give you $100 for a replica flying eagle
     
  5. GreatWalrus

    GreatWalrus WHEREZ MAH BUKKIT

    There are some disgusting people out there... best of luck getting your money back, or at least revenge.
     
  6. mikem2000

    mikem2000 Lost Cause

    Just as a point of interest. When the mob ran the numbers you actually got a better deal than today. The winning 3 digit number was random from a yet to be published source that was available to everyone. The rake was as little as 20% depending on who was running it in your area. The state rakes a whopping 50%
     
  7. jloring

    jloring Senior Citizen

    Don't be so silly.
     
  8. Tom B

    Tom B TomB Everywhere Else

    All the details are super mushy, the type face used for the date is incorrect and the style of the mintmark is wrong.
     
  9. Saint Bunny

    Saint Bunny New Member

    if id get a replica my flying eagle series would be complete. =]
     
  10. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins

    No wonder Christie's so fat........:devil:
     
  11. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    If you don't require authentic coins, you might as well "complete your series" with a free digital image. :)
     
  12. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    No, it wouldn't. You'd have a replica which is not an authentic coin. As stated, stick a picture in it's place. It would serve the same purpose.
     
  13. Saint Bunny

    Saint Bunny New Member

    time to fire up the printer
     
  14. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    From those pics it kinda looks like a Chinese counterfeit to me... Better pics are a must.
     
  15. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    If these are the best picture the Seller was willing to provide, I would be cautious!

    Below is a picture from libertynickel.net and...

    1. The space between the bust and the first one (1) in the date,
    2. The date font, both one (1) and two (2), and
    3. The boldness of the "s", compared to the surrounding strike/wear...

    ...don't seem right.

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    EDIT: I see that you also posted this pictures...did you take these pictures? Is this a TPG graded coin or is it in an Air-Tite? This coin appears differently than the one pictured in the original post.

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  16. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    It looks like the same fake coin to me. Send it back.
     
  17. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Again, I think it's better to open a "not as described" case with eBay, identifying the coin(s) as counterfeit. The best outcome would be one where the buyer is made whole, and the guy trying to pass counterfeits does not get the "coins" back so he can try again elsewhere.

    If word gets around that you'll lose your money and your contraband when trying to sell it on eBay, maybe, just maybe, it'll make people a little more reluctant to list it there.
     
  18. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    It would be fun if you could counterstamp the word "copy" big and bold on the obverse of the coin then send it back.
     
  19. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    Hey everyone thanks for all the help. eBay and PayPal have refunded my money and I still have the coins. The seller said they want them back so they can send them to PCGS(chuckle). Needless to say no one will get these coins from this seller. I'm going to use this to teach myself the difference between real and fake V Nickels. Thanks again guys.
     
  20. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    I'm glad that it worked out for you.
     
  21. McBlzr

    McBlzr Sr Professional Collector

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    BigTee44

    I looked at some of the sellers other previous sales and thought those coins looked really bad with the greenish yellow pics :mad:
     
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