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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Fake Liberty Dime

Got this dime in my change the other and it felt a bit heavy. I looked at it and saw the back had the old style bundle and thought I struck silver. Unfortunately I flipped it over and saw a smooth back and glue. If that was not a big clue it also had scratches revealing a copper core.



It is likely a button or some other kind of jewelry piece. If you are not convinced it is a fake I also weighed it and it is 3.21 grams unlike a normal 2.50 gram silver dime.

Also there is no reeded edge and his thicker than a normal dime. There are subtle differences in the font that most collectors will quickly notice. Do  not forget that it is virtually impossible to print a U.S. coin with a smooth flat blank side.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: Fake reverse side only liberty dime / Unknown
Year: (No date)
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Nickel plated copper??
Value: Less than $0.02

Do you have an odd coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous3:02 PM, November 21, 2013

    $1 1963B serial B98371926G VG condition
    $1 1999 serial F06184735M VF-F condition
    $1 2006 serial L07656308* VF condition

    Also, are these worth keeping?
    $1 2006 serial E46300463F XF condition
    $20 2004 serial ED46000006C XF condition
    I'm curious only because of their serial #s
    Thanks

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  2. Man4:36 PM, November 21, 2013

    $1 1963B serial B98371926G VG condition about $1.25
    $1 1999 serial F06184735M VF-F condition about $3.50
    $1 2006 serial L07656308* VF condition about $1.25

    Also, are these worth keeping?
    $1 2006 serial E46300463F XF condition about $2.50 not bad but not ideal
    $20 2004 serial ED46000006C XF condition about $20.00 not good very common

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