1916 Legit SLQ ?

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1916 Legit SLQ ?

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Hello all. I was looking at obtaining this coin and was wanting to get some second opinions on it's authenticity. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Key Coin if it's real - The "6" in "1916" looks a little "off"

Including a picture of a graded one - Hope this helps
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mr77ss wrote: Mon Mar 15, 2021 1:19 pm Hello all. I was looking at obtaining this coin and was wanting to get some second opinions on it's authenticity. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Can you weight it? The weight should be around 6.25 grams . . .
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Re: 1916 Legit SLQ ?

#4 Unread post by Daniel »

It's not authentic, it's is a counterfeit coin.

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Counterfeit like Daniel like said .
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#6 Unread post by Coin Mule »

look at the drape on the shield, a dead giveaway
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#7 Unread post by Earle42 »

Made in China
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
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Re: 1916 Legit SLQ ?

#8 Unread post by mr77ss »

Thanks so much for all of your help everyone! After looking at the date on a real 1916 SLQ, the "6" in the date was a dead giveaway for me. Thanks again!

Respectfully, mr77ss

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