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Altered or forged cents

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Is it illegal to post pictures of suspected altered or fake coins on this forum or on the internet? Maybe I’m using the wrong search words but I can’t seem to find any here or online. I would appreciate seeing actual pictures. I’ve read enough about the history of the Lincoln cent and visited enough websites. I really would like to see pictures of altered or forged cents. Can someone please help? Thanks!

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Yes, unless the intent is to show that yes, it was altered or faked (forged).
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There's one big problem with posting them on the Internet......
As soon as you point out the faults, they correct them
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Hmmm, I seem to have no problems finding such images online.
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Is it illegal to post pictures of suspected altered or fake coins on this forum or on the internet?
No. Unless you are trying to scam someone and sell the fake by posting its' picture. Then you are breaking the law.

IN the US, the only way you can be breaking the law with a fake is if you are intentionally trying to spend/sell one and deceive people, or if you are making them without the word copy or replica on them.

In Canada it is illegal to even own one.
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I have an entire playlist of counterfeit videos.


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#7 Unread post by PatriciaPB728 »

Thanks everyone for your help.

Daniel your website about doubled coins was very insightful.

The error.com website really cleared some of the issues I was having with my coins. It’s a relief to know I don’t have a bunch of useless coins. They’re at least good for the copper whenever it becomes legal to melt coins.

I do have one coin that is confusing me. I checked the Wexler’s and the closest category I think it belongs in is the UFO. I will post pics in the errors board. Thanks again.

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