What's a restrike coin, and how can you tell if a coin is a restrike?

Answer 1

I'm a coin dealer, and here's the CORRECT answer. A "restrike" is a copy of a genuine piece. It may have been a legal restrike authorized by the mint, or it may be an unauthorized restrike (counterfeit). The best way to tell if your piece is a restrike is to know what the genuine article looks like. If you are wondering about a particular item, post details about it and I will put this question on "watch" and hopefully be able to help you out. Thanks

Answer 2

it's a coin that is been pressed twice in the printing press...you should see an underlying imprint on the coin.