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I posted a couple of pictures of this yesterday in reference to why these turn rusty or red. And a paint job was the answer. But after studying it I saw a sliver hue throughout the edges, and in a few other places shown in these pictures. I actually think its fake because of so many coins that I have found lately have been altered. Any thoughts?
I'm not sure I would know why anyone would want to fake a very common coin, and then beat it up to make it look like it was wore out and damaged? Maybe I'm missing something from another thread.
Rock
Rock
My LCR Photo Albumof Graded Lincoln Cent Cherry Picker Varieties
I agree with Rock. Why would someone fake a coin where over 430 million were minted? It sure looks like it was painted or coated with something. I can not explain the 'silver hue' you are seeing though.
Bob Piazza
Former Lincoln Cent Attributer Coppercoins.com
Brad said something yesterday that I could see also. Could this have been heated then let sit. I.E. No water to cool?
I re-looked at the pics and again I think a youngster put the coin in paint, someone later may have tried to dip it in thinner to remove the paint. It is altered/damaged.
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