Counterfeit/Fake Alert! - 1896 Morgan Dollar

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commems CCF Master Historian of Commemorative Coins United States 12518 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 09:09 am Here's a fake Morgan Dollar that I pulled off the market so that it would not be a problem for a future collector. It's not the worst fake I've ever seen, but it's not very deceptive. It's diameter is OK, its date mimics a legitimate one and it has a reeded edge, but its weight is off (it's light) and it does not include any silver; also, it was struck in medal alignment. The artificial aging/wear applied to the coin helps cover some issues, but it remains an easily detectable fake. Be aware and alert! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 09/26/2021 09:09 am Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 09:25 am Interesting, thanks for sharing! Report this Post to the Staff
kanga Pillar of the Community United States 5825 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 09:25 am Interesting. I see some features that would cause me to scratch my head but the metal alignment would be a dead giveaway. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5713 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 10:02 am The parallel top arrow feather is also a giveaway. Thanks for showing this and taking it off the market! Report this Post to the Staff
halfamind Pillar of the Community United States 1534 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 1:45 pm Are you able to offer any more details on where it was found so the rest of us can be watchful? If not, I understand. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of Commemorative Coins United States 12518 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 8:16 pm Quote: Are you able to offer any more details on where it was found so the rest of us can be watchful? It was at a flea market I visited. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
DoctorBurnzy Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 09/26/2021 9:14 pm May I inquire how much this fake cost? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 195101 Posts	Posted 09/27/2021 12:31 pm Wow! You did good to get it off the market. 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
commems CCF Master Historian of Commemorative Coins United States 12518 Posts	Posted 09/27/2021 1:44 pm Quote: May I inquire how much this fake cost? Let's just say it was inexpensive - less than the cost of a genuine example - and leave it at that. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 195101 Posts	Posted 09/27/2021 3:09 pm Quote: Let's just say it was inexpensive - less than the cost of a genuine example - and leave it at that. 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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