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1000+ Penny Miser Member

USA
1612 Posts

Posted - 11/01/2009 : 16:13:03

“Genuine, common date Morgan dollars were split into two pieces (front and back along the rim), then adhered to each other in combinations to create the illusion of rare date and mintmarks. The coins then were placed in tampered PCGS holders to give the coin credibility in the marketplace and to hide the alterations..."

http://www.coinlink.com/News/counterfeits-fraud/pcgs-helps-police-arrest-counterfeit-coin-suspect/

dakota1955
Penny Hoarding Member

800 Posts

Posted - 11/01/2009 : 17:22:46

That go to show that if someone think that they can try to beat the system someone goig to try. Just to bad.

wolvesdad
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USA
750 Posts

Posted - 11/17/2009 : 19:25:53

Yeah, if that is very prevelent at all it will lead to a devaluing of all non-coin store sold certified coins. But coin stores will be selling them too if they are out in the market place.

A real shame!!!!

"May your percentages ever increase!"

Will buy any quantity of .999 Canadian Nickels at current spot - shipped (US Address).

daviscfad
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USA
1300 Posts

Posted - 11/17/2009 : 21:37:43

you just dont know what you might buy

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