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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Marshall, post: 7644246, member: 21705&quot;]There is a market for known counterfeits and fakes, but usually at a fraction of the value of the real thing. If you are upfront about it and are not violating certain laws about fakes and counterfeits, it has some value simply as an intriguing piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>If a counterfeit gains widespread acceptance, it is called a Restrike. These were original dies sold at scrap and used to meet the demand of very early 18th century collectors. The 1804 Large Cent Restrike comes to mind.</p><p><br /></p><p>But PMD usually ruins a coin&#039;s numismatic premium unless the artistry adds it&#039;s own value like the Potty Dollars and Hobo Nickels.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;I&#039;d probably give you a nickel for it as a vice sample. It&#039;s been a long time since I checked on the value of the copper in the pre-zinc Lincolns, but it was about three cents then.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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