The coins listed here are not only key dates; they are rarities, often counterfeited. In the articles listed below, you will see markers for authentic coins so that you will be able to identify fake ones and replicas flooding the market.

Identifying Counterfeit 1889-CC Morgans

Counterfeit PCGS 1893-S Morgan

Identifying Fake 1909-S VDB Cents

Fake 1914-D Cents

Deceptive 1916-D Mercury Dimes

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Markers for 1932-D and S Quarters

The 1936-D 3 1/2 Leg Rarity

Counterfeit 1943 Copper Cents

1942/1 and 1942/1-D Key Date Dimes

Dubiously Illusive 1969-S DDO