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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's a horrible counterfeit.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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So I just began my journey with coins this last year and I recently picked up this 1804 Silver Dollar from a gal who got it in a box at an auction. I hope this experience doesn't sour you on coin collecting. It "looks" silver. Otherwise, trust your gut and ignore those $$$ signs dancing around your head. A 7-figure coin doesn't have legends that look like they were drawn with a crayon. |
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Valued Member
United States
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No doubt it is Fake. Does it stick to a magnet?
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I have an 1804 as well !  What a coincidence ! Mine is a dud too.  A real bargain; it cost me all of ONE DOLLAR to buy it. It is only way I will ever get to own one.  The RCM does 20 for 20's. I did a 1 for 1 from my LCS. Google Images: '1804 silver Dollar', to get an idea of genuine. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
 Anyway - to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4469 Posts |
The 1804 dollar is one of the most famous US coins. Eric P Newman wrote a book about the coin. The 1804 dollar has an amazing history. I hope you did not pay too much for your counterfiet. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3343 Posts |
This is a perfect example of the "halo" toning used on modern counterfeits. Dark around the rim and bright n the center. Very eye catching, with the appearance of age.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Moderator
 United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
Oh, this is such a sad looking "example".
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Pillar of the Community
United States
745 Posts |
Welcome.
It is a really BAD counterfeit. I hope you did not pay a lot for it
Tim Hughes
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2208 Posts |
I heard even the Chinese counterfeiters held their noses when they saw this.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4883 Posts |
Welcome.
I don't believe I've ever heard of or seen a bogus 1804 that was 45 mm in diameter. I'd consider this to be less of a forgery than a "replica" intended as a novelty item.
Colligo ergo sum
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
I am inclined to agree with Lucy Cuss.
I have made similar statements that he has made here, in other threads.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Lots of those floating around. Not even a good fake either. |
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