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Error or fake???

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Hello people

I bought a 1909 S mint Lincoln penny with a supposed error on the reverse, the reverse depicts the oak wreath of the previous Indian head coin instead of the wheat.

So basically, it's a coin with Lincoln on the obverse and oak wreath on the reverse!

Is it real?
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I'm not aware of any such coin,... :dunno :confused:

You will need to take it out of the "flip" and inspect the outer edges of the rim.
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Thanks for the answer, um... inspect the outer edges for what exactly?

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:dunno I'm suspecting that 2 coins were used to make this example.
I have never heard of, or seen a coin before that had "2 mint marks".
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... If it's okay, may I ask how much you paid for this coin?
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Around 400 USD

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What do you really think about this coin?

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#8 Unread post by Daniel »

This coin is a fantasy fake coin. It is not real. It doesn't even have the same strike of an authentic 1909 S and appears to be cast.

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#9 Unread post by bigphish68 »

Its a very cool fantasy coin. Never seen one in this small of denomination. Have seen several different dollar coins though. Did you pay $4.00 or $400? Your post was a little vague. I know I would gladly pay $4.00 for a novelty like this (we all have spent more on worse).

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Darn! The seller took me for a ride! 😬😡🙈
Could someone show me the same fantasy coin? (still in shock).
that's FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS @bigphish68.
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#11 Unread post by Daniel »

I don't have an image but if you just posted the obverse it is obviously a fake let alone muling it with a wreath reverse. Aliexpress has many fake 1909 s cents.

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Here are the pics:
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I meant I don't have an image of another. I saw your image and it is not authentic.

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#14 Unread post by Seeker »

I couldn't find another example either, kind of intriguing, thanks for your help and time.

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#15 Unread post by Daniel »

You're welcome.

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#16 Unread post by Paul »

:eureka:
I'm not liking the "S" for the mint marks either. They just don't look genuine to me in these images.
... I have never heard of or seen a 'MULE', for the 1909 either.

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#17 Unread post by PetesPockets55 »

Ouch!
On Ebay you have some protection and should be able to return it if you got it there.

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