This penny/cent (lol) came from the same collection as the fake 1914 D. That makes me very suspicious. I brought it to my friends at the coin shop and he was thinking it is real. It has major environmental issues. I am most suspicious of the last "7." What are your thoughts? He thought I should sent it in to ANACS, PCGS and NGC being on the more expensive side. Thanks again!
I don't think it's real. the lower right part of the N in one should be weak. I also think the date numerals have the fat, bloated look usually seen on transfer die fakes. Fake coins are often burnt, beaten, roasted, toasted, corroded and otherwise debased to obscure their origins.
1877 really jumps out at ya on this coin.......corrosion and wear, yet that date is still strikingly prominent. The authenticity is suspect in my neck of the woods.
I'd say "then sell it to him right away", but I assume that (a) you have ethics and (b) you'd prefer to keep the coin shop guy as your friend. Actually, I wouldn't say that, under any circumstances. I also don't see it as something worth sending to ANACS (or, of course, ICG). There were 1877 proof cents struck with a strong N, but I don't see anything else to make me think this was a proof before it got zombified.
I generally trust his opinion, but this time I still had questions. I will never sell a coin that I question, thus the reason for more opinions here. I agree that the date should look more like the rest of the coin. It was also pointed out that the "N" is too strong. I will condemn this coin. Thank you all!
