WOW this bad boy really stands out in a crowd. A shame I believe its counterfeit.

I like the Lincoln cent series. However far too often I have witnessed people selling their bu collection of Lincoln cents for a fraction of what they're really worth. I think this is a series one would have to know inside and out when buying and selling.

 

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I have already heeded it.

It is EXTREMELY useful to buy a little type set of these. When you peruse the website, try to find the most convincing example and buy it. It is likely struck from the transfer die, and all coins of the type will have the same diagnostics (die cracks, chips, etc.). Once you know the general feel for these fakes, they are very easy to spot.

 

Yes, although the person putting them into circulation is, near as I can tell, guilty of a Federal crime.

 

Tough Coins nailed it. That's a modern 5. The old 5 is much different.

 

I still haven't figured out how to balance "getting a set so I can recognize them, avoid them, and warn others about them" against "putting money into the pockets of the manufacturers".

 

Not too familiar with the Lincolns, but some raised bumps on the shoulder gave me pause.

 

Very difficult question to deal with. I justify buying them because there will always be nefarious individuals putting money in their pockets and putting these coins on the market, so they will not go away. The best thing is to educate one's self and as many people as possible by getting physical examples.

 

As others have mentioned the 5 is the big glaring error on that coin. They didn't start using that style 5 on Lincolns until 1950.