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johnnydee New Member Canada 40 Posts	Posted 06/29/2008 11:33 am We have people here that say that their are not expert on coins, but are willing to give you their opinion but when you give them a question that they can't answer they start writing rude comments or tell you to send it to have your coin verified. People if you don't like my question or comments than you have right not to answer my question, not to re-post quotes "NICE" move very professional, as far as put up or shut up!why don't you grow up!I have no problem with constructive critics, if being stubborn is willing to do a little bit of history on the subject than guilty. If you don't know the answer to my question than it is probably better not to answer my questions or at least have the common decency to be respectful of other peoples opinion and to be encouraging .I will send it to have it verified when I am ready. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
halfabustisbetter Pillar of the Community United States 1984 Posts	Posted 06/29/2008 11:49 am Well, I'm actually saying that I am an expert on coins. It's one of the few things I know a lot about. In my expert opinion, based on the pictures and information you've provided, I've concluded that your coin is a replica. You should consider it a replica as well unless you can somehow get an industry-recognized expert to certify it as genuine. It doesn't have to be a third-party grading company--it can be any expert with credentials in the field. I assume that what you mean when you say that you will "send it to have it verified" when you are ready means when you are ready to hear the truth from an acknowledged expert. Report this Post to the Staff
johnnydee New Member Canada 40 Posts	Posted 06/30/2008 10:53 pm Thanks for your expert opinion,with your experience what would the texture look like under a microscope, any other information you can think of about the coin would be appreciated, thanks Report this Post to the Staff
halfabustisbetter Pillar of the Community United States 1984 Posts	Posted 06/30/2008 11:48 pm Coin textures vary from coin to coin depending on factors like age, storage environment, etc. etc. You can see for yourself what the texture looks like under a microscope by placing your coin under a microscope. There's no single answer. However, a cast counterfeit will usually appear grainier than a genuine coin and will not exhibit anomalies generally associated with striking (e.g., die clashes and breaks). Evidence of striking is one key to determining authenticity, but not the only one. Report this Post to the Staff
johnnydee New Member Canada 40 Posts	Posted 07/01/2008 12:17 am THANK YOU! Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 07/01/2008 12:31 am Yeah, genuine examples are extremely rare, so that is why it should be assumed fake until proven otherwise. Red Book is 7000 for Pewter in G I'd actually like to own an authentic one, SOME day.... Report this Post to the Staff
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