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<p>[QUOTE="Jim K, post: 3856670, member: 91282"][ATTACH=full]1021208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021210[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021211[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021212[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021210[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021211[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021212[/ATTACH] I picked up an 1855 silver three cent piece. Upon examining it with a 45X loupe, I noticed the date seemed to be repunched. I can't find any documented Trimes for 1855 with a repunched date, like an 1855/54 or similar.</p><p><br /></p><p>So I wonder if perhaps I have a counterfeit where someone repunched the date themselves so they could sell it for more $$$$. Please observe the photos and let me know what you think. The numbers in question are the two 55's. Its definately not machine doubling, and I know the US Mint was actively repunching other denominations of silver coins in 1855.</p><p><br /></p><p>So, if you have the Trime, please tell me your opinion. Thanks much!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1021208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021210[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021211[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021212[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jim K, post: 3856670, member: 91282"][ATTACH=full]1021208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021210[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021211[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021212[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021210[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021211[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021212[/ATTACH] I picked up an 1855 silver three cent piece. Upon examining it with a 45X loupe, I noticed the date seemed to be repunched. I can't find any documented Trimes for 1855 with a repunched date, like an 1855/54 or similar. So I wonder if perhaps I have a counterfeit where someone repunched the date themselves so they could sell it for more $$$$. Please observe the photos and let me know what you think. The numbers in question are the two 55's. Its definately not machine doubling, and I know the US Mint was actively repunching other denominations of silver coins in 1855. So, if you have the Trime, please tell me your opinion. Thanks much! [ATTACH=full]1021208[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021210[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021211[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1021212[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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