1865 Shooting Thaler - Real Or Counterfeit?

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Rugbyboy96 New Member United Kingdom 4 Posts	Posted 05/25/2018 06:38 am Hi all, A few years ago I was given a 1865 Shooting Thaler by my grandfather. Would anyone be able to confirm whether this is real? Many thanks, Matt Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 05/25/2018 08:22 am The shooting talers, with few exceptions, were treated as something special in their minting. This appears to have misalignment, "Sandy" fields, a limited separation between the design elements and the fields, and inconsistent circulation patterns. Plus applied cameo contrast. All would lead me to be suspicious of this piece. Report this Post to the Staff
Loruca Valued Member Canada 242 Posts	Posted 05/25/2018 08:46 am Sorry to say, a definite fake... Report this Post to the Staff
Rugbyboy96 New Member United Kingdom 4 Posts	Posted 05/25/2018 09:04 am Thank you for your expertise - I'm rather disappointed, but at least I know! Thanks guys Report this Post to the Staff
cableguy815 Valued Member United States 414 Posts	Posted 05/25/2018 12:37 pm 100% fake. Side rim is all wrong, not to mentioned mushy detail on a seemingly uncirculated coin. Lastly, the dentils are a dead giveaway. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 05/25/2018 2:11 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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