1865 Three Cent Nickle - Counterfiet?

Hey all!

I recently bought thid 1865 Three Cent Piece, noticing the kewl cuds and errors. It was brought to my attention that the coin was a bit "weird" looking, as for the distortion of coin, the space from rim, the actual rim, etc....

My question; is this a counterfeit?






Thanks everyone, and all other comments are most certainly welcome! :hammer:

--- Ryan ---

 

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Looks like a die clash to me. Thats really really common for alot of dates for the 3 cent nickle.

 

Well, I half agree with Greyford.

Yes, die clashes on 3 cent pieces are common.
And, yes, I see the die clash between the head and the "MERICA".
However, the marks over the date, over the hair, and thru the "ICA" are more likely a die crack.
Also, the one from the E in America to the rim is also a die crack, especially since it does not match any reverse designs.
Possibly a die crack from the severe die clash.

 

I agree with Frank on this, little doubt it is real. I would like to see a close up of the date if it is possible. I can't tell if there is a slight repunch of the 6 and 5. Nice coin for those of us that like such. This group often are slightly off center, producing the uneven rims.
Jim

 

It also looks to be a very late die state, most of the ribbon on the lower reverse has been polished away. I like the die cracks though. :thumb:

 

looks real to me.

 

Frank has this one nailed. Nice clash and LDS coin. I bet that die didn't make to many more hits before it blew up.

 

DUCK!

Here comes the pieces!

Agreed, not many after that one.

Oh, and it is real.

 

Thanks everyone! I will get a better pic of the date when it comes in