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1873 Trade Dollar. I Think This Is A Fake. Looking For Help.

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Hi everyone

I am new to the forum. Basically, I have come across what seems to be a 1873 Trade dollar. I have seen a lot of reports that these are actually Chinese fakes and I think this is one of them. But your opinions would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks

1873-Trade-Dollar.---I-Think-This-Is-A-Fake.--Looking-For-Help.

Rough Details (did these in a hurry)

Diameter : 37/38mm
Weight : 25/26 grams (I don't have a decent scale)
Thickness : 3mm
Not Magnetic

Thanks in advance
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Course its fake, never issued! Chinese weren't very smart on doing this one, although sure has fooled a lot of folks!
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Ouch, that's a bad fake.
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The design is the #2 pattern coin that was created for the selection of the Trade dollar. As noted the Chinese have issued a lot of counterfeits for this pattern coin. The pattern coins did not circulate and your coin is showing wear that most likely makes your coin a fake. You can compare it to graded example and you should be able to see the difference.
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Ouch! Anyway -



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I agree, not genuine. The design is completely wrong on both sides.
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welcome!

its a fake.
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It's an ugly fake similar to a rare pattern.
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Quote:
Course its fake, never issued! Chinese weren't very smart on doing this one, although sure has fooled a lot of folks!



It was issued, it was never officially released though.


Google Judd-1315.
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Quote:
It's an ugly fake similar to a rare pattern.
Good to know! I am not that keen on patterns.
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