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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;loudano, post: 373620, member: 13536&quot;]Webster defines counterfeit as, - made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mint marks were put on gold and silver coins to prevent people from scraping the edges and spending the coins. They would then end up with a pile of silver or gold scrapings. The U.S Mint has since removed silver from the coins ie Dime, quarter etc. but the mint marks are still present. Why, if not to decieve? There are no mint marks on the penny or the nickle as they are not needed. They are also not needed on the new non silver coins. This has bothered me for some time as I believe that our coins are now LEGAL counterfiets. What&#039;s your opinion? I&#039;d like to know.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lou[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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