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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jloring, post: 1851857, member: 15518&quot;]I remember that thread, and my reply, which I&#039;ll summarize here:</p><p><br /></p><p><i>I don&#039;t believe many CT members are aware of the advances in counterfeit manufacturing. The Chinese have made quantum leaps in this area, and with proper alloy and laser cut dies, these coins are <b>struck</b> to exact specification. But what they are even better at is the artificial aging/toning of newly struck pieces, along with the ability to produce wear patterns consistent with those seen on genuine coins of that era. Of course, there are so many inferior fakes in this country that collectors have become complacent with the idea that they can easily identify same... and when listed on eBay are usually reported and pulled. The ones that remain will sell... and sell for large amounts. Many dealers would identify these as genuine.. and the sellers remain in place to unload more.</i>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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