Fake Flying Eagle 1857 !?

Hi Folks

I have just received a Flying Eagle Cent that looks very fake
Weight is only 3.7 gm !!
I post it here just for you expert guys to confirm that and tell me if it is frequent to face fake Flying Eagle cents nowadays...

Here are the pics :



It has shiny surfaces with pitting...
Just wondering what is the origin of this "coin"

Thanks for your opinions and thoughts

- Philippe

 

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That's an incredibly bad fake. The current crop of forgeries coming out of China are considerably better, and most weigh in at around 4.50-4.55 grams, just shy of the correct weight. I have no idea to the origin of your counterfeit.

 

Thanks for the info Jloring
This fake has been purchased in France ...

 

That is something I could have done in shops class! This is not the work of a professional.