Counterfeit Collecting

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by mralexanderb, Jun 28, 2008.

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  1. Cloudsweeper99

    Cloudsweeper99 Treasure Hunter

    Everything is collectible, especially if you can put together a nice group of them. I would think that counterfeits are right up there with all sorts of exonumia.
     
    Cloudsweeper99, Jul 1, 2008
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  3. ldhair

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    ldhair, Jul 1, 2008
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  4. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    Larry,

    I have one of those. It's my favorite counterfeit.
     
    Hobo, Jul 1, 2008
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  5. Aslanmia

    Aslanmia Active Member

    Larry, Hobo, what is that exactly? It appears to be counter-stamped in numerous locations.
     
    Aslanmia, Jul 1, 2008
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  6. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    That's a Three Cent Silver counterfeit made from hand-cut dies. It was made to defraud a shopkeeper - not a collector - meaning it is a contemporary counterfeit. The counterfeiter made his profit by shorting the coin on silver.
     
    Hobo, Jul 1, 2008
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  7. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    That's why I posted it Hobo. :D
     
    ldhair, Jul 2, 2008
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  8. Hobo

    Hobo Squirrel Hater

    Larry,

    Mine is dated 1860. I'm taking it to class tomorrow. I'll post a pic of it if I get a good shot.
     
    Hobo, Jul 2, 2008
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