Do two copies of the same recovery share count as two shares?

No. Two copies of one share have the same mathematical identity and ordinarily do not satisfy a 2-of-3 threshold.

The answer

No. Two copies of one share have the same mathematical identity and ordinarily do not satisfy a 2-of-3 threshold.

What to do next

Label each distinct share and test recovery using different combinations.

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