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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hobo, post: 468539, member: 11521&quot;]Yes. Added mintmarks are not uncommon. Sometimes the mintmark is removed from a genuine coin (common date) and sometimes the counterfeiter will creat his own mintmark. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are several things to look for:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Seam between the coin and mintmark.</p><p>Evidence of flue, solder, etc. </p><p>Scratches, disruption of the coin&#039;s surface, etc. in the vicinity of the mintmark.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are many other things to look for but that is too much for a single post here. If you are reallin interested in learning about this you should take a course or read a good book on detecting counterfeit and altered coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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