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So with a mintage of around 2,000 this coin commands high prices even in G4. With that being said I'm sure this coin has been counterfeited more than a few times. What's the most common or easiest pick up on a counterfeited coin. Are there certain things I should be looking for like an altered 1858. I ask this because I am going to go take a look at one tomorrow after work. If I got some pictures and posted them up maybe some of you more familiar with this era of cents could maybe help me out. I really would rather not get burnt by a counterfeited coin.
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You're right, that's a high dollar coin in any grade. Do a little online research, coin facts is now free, I'm sure they have some good info there. -
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I would typically just Google "Genuine 1856 Flying Eagle" and come up with half a dozen articles on counterfeit detection, but by all means post some pics and we'll help you as well. It always helps to have extra eyes with this stuff.Comment
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Here's some pictures of the coin in question. The spacing between AM looks correct. I'm on the fence about the squareness of the inside of the O in oF. Unfortunately looking at the date it looks altered to me. It is pretty worn but it just doesn't match up with any of the authentic coins I've seen pictures of.
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The date looks awful...that alone would scare me away....and the fact that it isn't in a slab....to me, that is a no brainer for any valuable coin with wear like we see here.Comment
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