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Question is this coin even authentic?
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So it sounds like VF is probably closer to the mark - that's certainly closer to what I was expecting. Thanks everyone! Quote:
Question is this coin even authentic? I hope so.. my dad's had it in his collection for a long time. |
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There is no great amount of wear on the high points. VF35.
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I would get it certified there is something NOT right about this coin.1945 and 1948 Lebanese Silver Counterfeits have been around since the early 1960's.The obverse looks washed out with little detail and the lettering is suspect . Better pics and a weight please! Onthe reverse the HB seems to completely missing.
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I would get it certified there is something NOT right about this coin.1945 and 1948 Lebanese Silver Counterfeits have been around since the early 1960's.The obverse looks washed out with little detail and the lettering is suspect . Better pics and a weight please! Onthe reverse the HB seems to completely missing.
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sorry for the double post a glitch I am sure!
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I agree with 54dollarcoin. Given the apparent wear(weakness)of the obverse,the occupants of the canoe should show some flattening. The HB is exceptionaly weak or missing. The front of the rear bundle has an unusual shape.  "Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Something looks off about it to me as well.
Go find some ICCS graded pictures to compare to and you'll notice a number of differences on certain letters and numbers.
I am going to say not authentic.
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Hi everyone, Hope all's going well with you and yours... :) I really must be missing something here... I've wasted more time than I'd like to admit examining photos of Wild's coin... and compared it with my own coins in hand... and with pics of ICCS coins... I can't find anything even close to being a variation... Here's reverse of Wild's and ICCS coin... where are the differences...? In my opinion Wild's coin is authentic... reverse is a solid AU-50... unfortunately the obverse side has considerable wear... probably slid around in the bottom of a drawer for years causing details to be worn down...   Take care, and Have a Great Day! cameron93 |
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More evident on the obverse legend. Shape of the O in GEORGE. General "boldness" of the letters on the OP coin vs an authentic piece. Some of the letters seem to have a slight wave to them, such as the V in VI. edit: Also just the overall color and lack of fine detail even. Similar but not due to to a weak strike. As another pointed out, the high points on the reverse don't show weakness. OP's coin  an ICCS graded coin  Edited by Pokermandude
02/19/2013 2:49 pm
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cameron93 - look at the front of the rear bundle on your coin and where I outlined in red on the OP's coin,there is clearly a difference.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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The harder I look at the OP coin the more I am convinced it is a counterfeit. Still would like to see better pics and a weight from the OP. Also is the coin slightly rotated? If it is that would be a dead give away for a Lebanese counterfeit. The 45 and 48 fakes are approx 5 degrees off and look mushy like the obverse of the OP coin. Give us a reeded edge photo as well.
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the font is strange in the "ADA" of Canada seems to think also the "R" of Rex has the same strange...offness? of course this could be attributed to years of wear. Only sure way to know is to have it graded.
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Wow thanks for all the advice everyone! My parents are leaving for a months vacation this weekend, so I'll see if I can get them to check for rotation and to take a reeded edge photo before they go. I'll also suggest that he get it graded when he gets a chance.
Thanks again!
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