I came across these lying for sale at an auction site. I am unfortunately still unable to tell the difference between real ones and fakes, so I was hoping for some help here, if it is possible to determine from these pictures only. Getting more pictures or better ones is not a likely prospect. So - real, fake or inconclusive? And if fake, a collectable one or not?
At a quick glance they both look fine to me. You really need to examine the edges on the pillar dollar to see what the design is and if it is correct for the coin.
Quote: At a quick glance they both look fine to me. You really need to examine the edges on the pillar dollar to see what the design is and if it is correct for the coin
No red flags or any alarming features but a single picture of its edge for the Dos Mundos will do for us to easily confirm authenticity...
The Cap and Ray is a real coin. There are no similar cfts.
The Pillar dollar is a bit harder to be sure of because there are great fakes out there. The edge would be helpful - try to find the seams (reversals are easiest to spot) but make sure they are 1880 degrees apart.
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