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Pillar of the Community
United States
970 Posts |
I recently bought this from a dealer at a local coin show. Opinions please.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1003 Posts |
Please take it out of the folder and post pictures of both sides, please.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
970 Posts |
I can't. I put it in my SD Box earlier today. Perhaps I should get it back out and repost the thread.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
80382 Posts |
When you take it out of the holder for better pictures, make sure to wear gloves when handling it. You don't want to get fingerprints on it.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
970 Posts |
Not sure if I should take it out. I intend to try to return it to the dealer and I dont want him saying I switched it out with another coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
19682 Posts |
Looks to be a nice piece. Would love to see photos of obverse and reverse. At this point, you could just leave it in the 2x2.
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Moderator
 United States
198004 Posts |
Not sure why you want to return it. It looks like a pleasing example.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1370 Posts |
You should ask for help on confirmation of it's authenticity. There's lots of smarter folks on here than me. I'd like to know. I hope and pray I haven't fallen for any fakes. D**n the Chinese! Good luck.
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Moderator
United States
198004 Posts |
Ah, I see, you suspect it may be fake. Most definitely need better eyes on it. Or take it out of the 2x2, but I understand why you might not want to.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
970 Posts |
Here is a closer pic. Sorry abt the shaky hand on the rev pic but I cant get it clear. The only thing that stands out to me is the date. Way too thin and way too much clarity for an orig 1919. I have looked at it with my 8x loupe and I now believe it to likely be an altered date on an authentic SLQ. Even has a weak obv die clash which points away from counterfeit.   Edited by mdh157
10/21/2026 4:48 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1003 Posts |
I agree, the date looks highly suspect.
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Valued Member
United States
57 Posts |
Date is completely wrong, the 1's should be basically capital I's with stubby triangular serifs, whereas these 1s have a triangular flag on top and well defined rectangular serifs at bottom. Also, some of the drapery looks out of shape, at least from what I can tell from the pics. Probably a complete fake from counterfeit dies. A refund is definitely the move here.
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Moderator
United States
198004 Posts |
Ouch.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4514 Posts |
I agree the date if off. Can we get a close up of the date?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
80382 Posts |
Definitely counterfeit. The date is wrong. Hopefully you can get your money back on it.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
970 Posts |
i cant get a clear close up of the date.
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Posted 10/20/2026 8:31 pm
