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How does one determine if a 1914D Lincoln cent is real or counterfeit?

Question #105194. Asked by serpa.
Last updated Jan 10 2017.

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I would take it to a professional appraiser.

link https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/appraising_coins/

Response last updated by satguru on Jan 10 2017.
Apr 30 2009, 3:53 PM
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There are a couple identifiers on the obverse of this coin that should help a novice verify it's authenticity. Anyone know them?

Jul 12 2009, 6:36 AM
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The 1914-D is one of the most “faked” Lincoln Cent Key Dates, and many fakes are made from 1944-D Lincoln Cents. However, a collector can learn certain details so they don’t become a victim to a sellers scam. First, notice the D mint mark on the authentic version and compare it to the fake, the D will have more of a “boxed” appearance and be angler inside the “D”. Second, near the third fold of Lincoln’s shirt where it meets his over coat, there should be a die crack connecting it to the rim. Third, a true 1914-D will not have the designer initials V.D.B. under the shoulder, the designer initials where not placed on this area of the coin until 1918.

link http://coinauctionshelp.com/Coin_Help_Blog/1914-d-lincoln-cent-guide-identifyauthenticate/

This cent has cracked die imprint from rim to coat which is key authentication identifier of one of the 1914-D obverse dies used.

link https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-explorer/lincoln-cents-wheat-reverse-pscid-99/1914-d-1c-ms-coinid-12471

Response last updated by CmdrK on Jan 10 2017.
Jul 14 2009, 9:19 AM
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