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Hi Folks Just trying to get some opinions on this 1921 Peace dollar grade wise. Thanks for any opinions.   |
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Is it authentic? It look kinda odd. John1  |
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It weighs 26.6 Doesn't stick to a magnet. Can you elaborate as to your opinion that it doesn't look right. Thanks
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Edited by spring423
01/06/2012 12:43 pm
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The facial features look odd. It could be a combination of wear, toning and lighting though.
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OK I will take it back to the person who wants to sell it and explain it to him and pass on it. Thanks
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Well wait,we haven't determined it's not real yet. Lets wait for a pro or two to chime in.The whole thing doesn't look right to me including what was already mentioned and the numerals as well. John1 |
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OK I will try to post better pictures. There is alot of wear on the face area. The reason I am interested in it, I am trying to finish up a Peace dollar set and it fits into my budget. |
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I'd guess possible fake...maybe it's just the photos. The lettering and devices do look odd. I don't care for the coin.
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01/06/2012 1:53 pm
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OK I took it to a coin dealer in town. He said it is legit just alot of wear on the face area. The numbers are fine it must of been how I took the photo's
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Pillar of the Community
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Details look accurate probably a high relief type with a good bit of wear. I would say somewhere in the F-15 to VF-20 range.
EDIT: On second glance, I think the grade may be closer to the VG range. Some of the detail is worn pretty flat.
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01/06/2012 11:58 pm
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I was thinking VG/F looks like someone may have used an eraser to clean this a while back.
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You may be right. It appears as though someone may not of liked the toning on the front and may of tried to remove it. But for the price I like it and if down the road if the budget allows I will update the coin. Appreciate the info and opinions,
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I know but I figure for 50.00 it was worth it to me. I't does look better in person beleive it or not.
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I'm not saying this coin is not real, it looks like a nice semi key, low mintage Peace in Vg condition to me. The thing about Peace dollars is; how do you know? I've seen lots of Peace dollars while brousing through ebay, (something many of us are guilty of, whether we buy or not) and I see advertised fake Peace dollars, with copy printed on them. Usually these coins look really authenic as far as I can tell. I suppose in hand, checking weight, and with a magnet, more educated assessments can be made. Maybe I'll post a new topic on this since I'm currently building a Peace set. |
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Posted 01/06/2012 12:41 pm
