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summit315
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Hello All.
I'm new to this forum I collect more modern dollars and twentieth century silver coins.
I got this dollar in a small box of coins I bought at a local auction. It was wrapped in a paper with a hand written note stating it was found in and old house during construction. Again sound too good to be true.
Doing some research on line I see that this date has known fakes. So looking for opinions as to whether this is authentic. It looks right in person and has a dark grey color not apparent in the photos. If its authentic I think I would have it graded.
Thanks for any help or opinions!
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02/25/2012 12:44 pm
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I was wrapped in a paper with a hand written note stating it was found in and old house during construction. Again sound too good to be true.
So YOU were wrapped in a paper?  Just kidding you know. Not sure about those types but sure someone that is will pop with an answer. I don't think they prited info on the side of coins back then. Lets see what some experts say.
just carl
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I see that this date has known fakes. That is a an under-statement. This coin type is widely counterfeited. Quote:
sound too good to be true. And we know what that usually means... That being said, this coin does not stand out (to me anyway) with any common counterfeit give-aways. The edge lettering actually lends credence to its possible authenticity since many counterfeiters don't bother with that aspect. It, however, is pretty rare to have a coin this old and this worn with out any dings, scratches or gouges.  IMO, I'd get it authenticated and graded. Good luck! 
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Rest in Peace
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, summit315! First impression says fake.
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From a strictly financial perspective, so long as the coins in that box are worth, in fair market value, the cost of that box plus whatever the TPG fee is, you dont have much to loose either way. Oldest US coin in my collection: 1851 Large Cent
Oldest Foreign coin in my collection: 1945 Australian Sixpence
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biggfredd - what is telling you fake? I know nothing about these (they are WAY out of my budget) so I am curious about your first impression. Thanks!
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nothing is sticking out to me but I am far from an expert on this type but have seen quite a few fakes on this forum and other websites and this one doesn't have any of the characteristics most of those have had
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I don't see anything that would lead me to beleive it is fake, but I would send it out to a TPG company like PCGS, NGC, or ANACS to get it authenticated and graded. These coin are highly counterfeited, so TPG is a worthwhile precaution, and also worth the cost. Good Luck P.S. I would go with PCGS, But that is just me Edited by MorganDude26
02/25/2012 3:13 pm
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I would wholeheartedly agree...get it authenticated/slabbed before you get your hopes up. She's a good looking coin, nice strike! oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait
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02/25/2012 3:26 pm
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Looks legit to this old timer ... What does it weigh?
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts Looking at the coin I get the feeling its genuine.
If it's fake it's a good one. I will have it graded and post the results.
Thanks again Paul
BTW Just Carl thanks for the typo discovery. I was wrapped in paper once but thats a story for another forum.
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I am not seeing any red flags but this is a commonly counterfeited series.
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hard to say looks good but amazing if it really is real like you said too good to be true?
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Quote:It, however, is pretty rare to have a coin this old and this worn with out any dings, scratches or gouges. I see a few gouges on the eagle, but that's an interesting observation--overall the wear is pretty gentle for this coin. If genuine, this is worth a nice sum--can anyone ID the die pair? Good luck with it.
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Prior to throwing the money into a slab - which I'm all for, it's a $1000+ coin if real - take a drive into Boston to JJ Teaparty, at 49 Broomfield St in Boston. They're a reputable dealer with experience in this category, and should be able to offer an educated opinion as to its' authenticity. Furthermore, you might then be able to piggyback a submission to PCGS with them if it's genuine, and save yourself the expense of a PCGS membership. Might want to call ahead to make sure the appropriate person will be in the building, and do it soon because they're giving up the brick-and-mortar end of the business next month. The best thing about a bicycle is that it uses no gasoline, therefore the chance of fiery death is greatly reduced.
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