Are My Coins Real?

I don't think they are real either but I do have a silver round like #9. If any of them are silver then they are worth a little.

Fake, and they're probably not made of silver except with the possibility of number 9.

I am sorry to give you the bad news that you are getting from everyone else, the coins are fakes from China, the 1906 Liberty coin is actually one like this one dated 1986 http://cgi.ebay.com/1986-STATUE-OF-...NC_W0QQitemZ110179974988QQihZ001QQcategoryZ41107QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The second coin is actually a fake American eagle, the reasonm I know it is fake is because they didn't start making these until 1986 and since yours is dated 1902 it is a definite fake as well

The third picture is of a Peace dollar and even though I am not that good at this series something just doesn't look right on this coin and if it was bought along with the others chances are pretty good it is a fake also

the fourth coin is a Trade dollar dated 1878 and I have to say this thing really looks way off to me (again not an expert on this series but something just doesn't look right to me)

the 1797 Bust dollar is definately a fake and not a very good one at that, it is way off from an original

The first 1847 seated liberty is a definite fake as well, the eagle on the reverse has his head tilted upwards more than a original coin would show (not to mention other things that point out a obvious fake

the second 1847 seated liberty half is made from the same mold as the first and is a obvious fake just like the first and for the same reasons

the 1889-CC Morgan I don't know where to start to describe all the problems I see with this coin but you can mark it down as another fake

The last round piece of metal shown is supposed to be a silver round in the shape of a Mercury dime, but I am willing to bet a dollar to a doughnut that it has no silver content in it at all, the color just doesn't look right on this piece.
So in conclusion you have a handful of fake coins that are pretty much worthless in the numismatic world because not only are they fakes they are poorly made fakes

Yeah, this is unfortunate Chewie, and like the rest, I do hope you didn't pay much for these. One thing I did notice is all of the little black dots that look like pin holes. I am guessing this is due to the "casting" of these coins and the gasses forming bubbles when poured?

I am also wondering if these fake coins are that blatant because there is a "level" of how far these people can go before they are considered counterfeiters. I guess you need the word "copy" or "replica" stamped somewhere to not be in that league at all, but I have to believe that the government is keeping tabs on these fake sellers and making sure they're not getting too close to the real thing that's currently in circulation...

These are not even good fakes. All the coins that I have looked at are fake in this list. Sorry for the bad news.

Hello chewie34,

Welcome to the forum.

I have to agree with just carl. You can always start a collection of "fake coins". My other suggestion is: This is a good learning lesson. Everyone make mistake in life. Use this as a reminder every time you buy a coin in the future. Not only that, you can start do research (find books, article, ask people, read posts on this and other forums) to learn on how to authenticate those coin. Once you know that, learn about grading them ( ANA grading book, Photograde, Red Book....).

You are not the only one made mistake. I didn't buy any fake coins but I sure did pay huge money for "junk coins". I am sure almost everyone in this forum made some mistake in their "coin collecting career", so don't feel bad!

Take care,
Bruce

Most of these coins where probably made from a casting mold, not a from dies. To me, the dates look a little too sharp for coins that are slightly worn.

Check the reeding. The sides of the coin. If they are razor sharp and the coin is worn, then how the heck did that happen?

Welcome to the forum and stick around a bit.
Ty

Welcome to the CC Family chewie34! ! ! !

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Originally posted by just carl

WELCOME TO THE FORUM. There is a little bright side to this. You could actually start a collection of fakes and counterfeits. No kidding. Along with old type coin collectors, modern coin collectors, error coin collectors there is a newer type that collects such fakes. This will mean that decent ones will eventually be worth probably more than you think. I suggest you hang on to them for now. Nothing to loose, that's for sure.

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I agree. I think that deliberately collecting counterfeits is a really interesting idea.
It would be a great specialist field to choose to become an expert in.