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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Coinchemistry 2012, post: 2562852, member: 28107&quot;]There are a number of counterfeiters as of late that are producing these in large numbers.&nbsp; Unfortunately the hobby does nothing to combat counterfeiting, and the government is slow in stopping violators.&nbsp; Some are even openly collecting contemporary counterfeits so there may be a premium even for a knock-off.&nbsp; The odds are favorable that you have nothing more than a counterfeit.&nbsp; If it does turn out to be a deceptive counterfeit, I would encourage you to file a complaint with the Secret Service.</p><p><br /></p><p>With regards to the issue, the U.S. Mint did strike 1964-D Peace Dollars; however, the government contends that all were melted.&nbsp; The Mint, however, has a very poor track record when it comes to such records (Google the story of the Langbord 1933 Double Eagles).&nbsp; It is claimed that like the Langbord 1933 Double Eagles, a small window of opportunity existed for Denver Mint employees to obtain these legally.&nbsp; The facts are unclear.&nbsp; None of the coins has publicly surfaced.&nbsp; There is a $10,000 reward being offered by PCGS to authenticate an example.&nbsp; No one has come forward to my knowledge.</p><p><br /></p><p>The bottom line:&nbsp; The coin is likely a counterfeit, especially given the flood of these on the market.&nbsp; If it is authentic, there are a number of potential legal hurdles and the coin would possibly be subject to confiscation much like the Langbord 1933 gold Double Eagles.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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