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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 6541, member: 487&quot;]Some of the modern fakes are tough to spot. A few private mints are recreating these early copper coins using the same methods and materials. The hobby law requires all the coins to include the word copy on them, but this is a newer thought to the problem. Their are certain characteristics that can be used to determine the authenticity, but these are not easy to learn. If you believe your piece may be original, you can submit it to one of the grading services and have their opinion. Of course, their opinion will run you about $28. It is a great conversation piece. Enjoy it![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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