Carignan81 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I've had this for quite some time. Wondering if there is an easy way to tell if it is real or fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I’m sorry, but when I read the thread title, I knew it was a fake, without even looking at the pictures. The ratio of fake to real of these is many tens of thousands to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carignan81 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 I understand there are many fakes of this coin. This was inherited as well as many other coins and bills from a collector. Can you tell me from your expertise how you know its fake from the pics. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carignan81 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Also wondering if you would know about a 1989 D "gold" Roosevelt dime. It is gold in color but don't believe it is actually gold. I don't have pics to post on here yet but I can later. I appreciate your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 8:27 PM, Carignan81 said: Also wondering if you would know about a 1989 D "gold" Roosevelt dime. It is gold in color but don't believe it is actually gold. I don't have pics to post on here yet but I can later. I appreciate your feedback. Since there are no gold 89-D Rosies, it is either plated or fake, period. Plated is likeliest, conferring a value of $0.10. Unless someone can see a R mark for Replica on your fake 76 CC, don't expect details on what's wrong with it. Fakers watch the board very carefully for feedback so they can improve their fakes. The best advice is to look up pics of authenticated examples and compare yours, see how they differ. GBrad and Mohawk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carignan81 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I'm with Jonathan and Kurt, The 76 CC is definitely a fake and the dime is simply plated. And Jonathan is also correct about not giving out details on how we can tell it's a fake.....these boards are watched by counterfeiters and we don't want to give them any help. But the chances of ever having a genuine 76 CC that just randomly turns up are very, very slim. Genuine pieces are outnumbered by fakes to a massive degree. GBrad and Alex in PA. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carignan81 Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 Thank you all for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124Spider Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Might one say that the OP's coin "isn't worth a Continental"? Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 5:42 PM, 124Spider said: Might one say that the OP's coin "isn't worth a Continental"? That would be a very accurate statement, Mark. 124Spider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) On 10/26/2021 at 10:32 AM, Mohawk said: But the chances of ever having a genuine 76 CC that just randomly turns up are very, very slim. But you should always look. Two new ones just turned up this month. This is NOT a third one. Edited October 27, 2021 by Conder101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 12:12 AM, Conder101 said: But you should always look. Two new ones just turned up this month. This is NOT a third one. Was that the tin of coins found in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 1:12 AM, Conder101 said: But you should always look. Two new ones just turned up this month. This is NOT a third one. Wow!!! I did not know that Conder.....that's some big news!! How'd I miss that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GBrad Posted October 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 10:10 AM, Mohawk said: Wow!!! I did not know that Conder.....that's some big news!! How'd I miss that? You were too busy "Goof'n Off"..... sorry.... couldn't resist a little humor here..... Hoghead515, ronnie stein and Mohawk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 1:55 PM, GBrad said: You were too busy "Goof'n Off"..... sorry.... couldn't resist a little humor here..... I love it!!!! GBrad and Hoghead515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) This picture was posted on the BBC website on 10/20/21: Here is a link to the story https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-58982457 Edited October 28, 2021 by Just Bob Mohawk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBrad Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 12:29 AM, Just Bob said: This picture was posted on the BBC website on 10/20/21: Here is a link to the story ; ttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-tyne-58982457 Can't get the link to open. I would love to read this article. ronnie stein 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 On 10/28/2021 at 12:51 AM, GBrad said: Can't get the link to open. I would love to read this article. Sorry. I should have tested that link after I posted it. It's fixed now. GBrad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 10/27/2021 at 9:23 AM, Just Bob said: Was that the tin of coins found in Europe? Yes. What I can't help but wonder is if the Libertas Americanus medal shown in the tin is one of the originals? No mention has been made about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 On 11/3/2021 at 10:34 AM, Conder101 said: Yes. What I can't help but wonder is if the Libertas Americanus medal shown in the tin is one of the originals? No mention has been made about it It’s British media. Chances are the entire illustration is faked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
