1877 Counterfeit IHC?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Mark1971, Mar 1, 2020.

  1. Mark1971

    Mark1971 Well-Known Member

    This does not look right to me. Would this be a counterfeit cent? These are not my pics and I don’t own the coin.
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  3. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    I'm going to say it is not a counterfeit cent per se but a novelty as it is the size of a coffee coaster.
     
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  4. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    It's fake. No question about it.
     
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  5. Islander80-83

    Islander80-83 Well-Known Member

    It looks like plastic play money.
     
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  6. Mark1971

    Mark1971 Well-Known Member

    OK thanks. I did realize that. Definitely checks out with some such items for sale listed as 3” novelty coins. I was only going by the pictures and the size of the coin was not specified.
     
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  7. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    These are definitely made from metal (copper likely alloyed with something else): https://www.amazon.com/REPLICA-Indian-Penny-Cent-Large/dp/B000LKXTX4.

    You're welcome. I immediately recognized it is as such as I had one when I was a young lad.
     
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  8. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Listia has several copies for sale including 1877 & 1875. They do NOT have the word copy on them. Caveat emptor.
     
  9. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I think they forgot to add the "L".
     
  10. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

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