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<p>[QUOTE="lkeigwin, post: 1159393, member: 30400"]It appears to be genuine. VDB is often hard to see in a picture due to its size, shadows, etc. The initials can't be hidden from die grease since they are raised on the working die, not incuse. Easy enough for the OP to verify, regardless.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am not sure what "diagnostics" people are referring to. Appearance isn't a diagnostic.</p><p><br /></p><p>The only diagnostic I am aware of for this coin is on the reverse, from polishing to the one die that was paired with the doubled obverse die. To the left of T in CENT there should be vertical die polish lines. And it may be very difficult to detect on a circulated coin like this one.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good advice about having it graded for authenticity as well as value. And buying from a reliable dealer who will stand behind it.</p><p>Lance.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="lkeigwin, post: 1159393, member: 30400"]It appears to be genuine. VDB is often hard to see in a picture due to its size, shadows, etc. The initials can't be hidden from die grease since they are raised on the working die, not incuse. Easy enough for the OP to verify, regardless. I am not sure what "diagnostics" people are referring to. Appearance isn't a diagnostic. The only diagnostic I am aware of for this coin is on the reverse, from polishing to the one die that was paired with the doubled obverse die. To the left of T in CENT there should be vertical die polish lines. And it may be very difficult to detect on a circulated coin like this one. Good advice about having it graded for authenticity as well as value. And buying from a reliable dealer who will stand behind it. Lance.[/QUOTE]
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