Based solely on the dictionary definition of counterfeit I see it as such. [ATTACH]
Based on the above facts, the employee being found guilty, and prosecuted would lead me to classify this 'error' coin as 'mint assisted...
The question about arrest wasn't addressed.
A few questions for those 'in the know'. If the authorities at the mint physically saw the employee produce this 'error' and confiscated this...
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