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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Maybe someone else has the software and the time to overlay it with position #4 and see how well it fits.   |
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 United States
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IMO, this coin is legit. Diagnostically, it appears to fit well with pic #4. The coin is kind of banged up. This would result in some post mint damage. I think that's what happened to the upper part of the mm. The V.D.B. does appear to be weak, but also looks genuine. He also has a 7-day return policy which is always good. Quote:Established in 1981, my wife and I are full-time professional numismatists. We sell largely on ebay but also attend many National and regional coin shows. We also do direct retail sales and even sell coins on approval. If I had to give you three words to describe our business ethics, they would be honesty, integrity and knowledge. Thank you. But, there have been altered keys that have fooled even the most experienced numismatists. My advice is if your going to buy this coin, buy it already slabbed by a reputable TPG. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Position looks good for #4, but the shape of the MM seems off. Also the center crossbar of the B appears to go straight across. It should slant upwards.
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Valued Member
United States
314 Posts |
I agree with "fake". The "S" appears questionable as does the vdb. The apparent wear on the vdb doesn't work with the apparent wear on the rest of the coin and the vdb is typically somewhat hidden from normal wear and tear as a result of positioning. Thus, it should be more apparent. Also, you'd have to see the "B" up closer, but the center bar of the B should slant upwards slightly from left to right to be legitimate. The buyer of this coin should purchase it contingent upon getting it in either an NGC, PCGS, or ANACS slab. That's the only way I would do it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
 with others. at first glance, the serifs and diagonal stroke don't seem right.  |
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Valued Member
United States
60 Posts |
This one just doesn't sit right with me. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4541 Posts |
i have thought and still think this coin is legit.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
The font on the S looks off to me, but it could have taken a hit and become somewhat distorted.
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United States
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I could go either way on this one. I would definitely like to see this one in hand before making a judgment.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
From what I've heard the location of the Mint mark was place by hand so a large variety is really possible. From the photo too it is difficult to properly inspect the coin and for all anyone knows, the coin you see is not the coin you get. Of course there is that return policy but that doesn't get you enough time to send to a TPGS for authentication. And as already noted some fakes are missed by some very experienced dealers. I knew a dealer that had been in the buisness for over 50 years and he bought a faked 16D Mercury dime. Odd thing is he sent it in once and it came back fake. Sent to another place and it came back OK. HMMMM. So if he doesn't know and some TPGS's don't know, I sure don't. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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From what I've heard the location of the Mint mark was place by hand so a large variety is really possible. USUALLY true, but for the SVDB there were only four obv dies used so the mintmark has to match one of the four known positions. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It almost looks like there is indentation around the S like someone struck it there and the VDB looks weird as well.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Oh yeah--that VDB. Two strikes--big skip. |
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United States
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Like I said, IMO, this coin is legit. Having said that, just save yourself all the headache and concern, and buy a reputable TPG graded specimen. swcoin.ecrater.com
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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IMO, this coin is legit However, before spending a $1,000 for this coin, I would prefer a graded/slabbed coin that has been scrutinized for authenticity. There are some very very well done fakes out there. |
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Posted 07/19/2010 8:16 pm
