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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I know it's not real but what is it? Sorry if I posted this question in the wrong place,I've never been outside the error section before.Need to get out more.  *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. ***http://www.ebay.com/itm/32088658673....m1423.l2649 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1903 Posts |
Fake, fake, fake, fake...probably not even silver
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
I disagree, it is an authentic paper weight.  Edited by CoinsKelly
04/11/2012 10:12 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1796 Posts |
Zoiks! Counterfeit. And a poor one at that. "ET PLURIBOS ONUM?" Ut si!
And it's too light to be a paper weight for anything but post-it notes (and they tend to stick when you put them as it is). :-)
Edited by SteveCaruso
04/11/2012 10:28 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
*Head-Desk* I misread it and thought it was ounces, not grams. LOL Quote:
And it's too light to be a paper weight for anything but post-it notes   |
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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For the record, the design "intended" is that of the Indian Head Eagle (1907-1933). So apparently the theoretical counterfeiter didn't even know that 1850 eagles didn't look anything like that  Heck, if that wasn't silver I probably would've thought this was some kind of play piece (it's just random enough to be one). But I just can't see anyone making a play piece out of silver.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4901 Posts |
Seller is pretty upfront with his being clueless as to what it is: Quote:
TEN ( 10) DOLLARS 1850 ?, SILVER COIN , FANTASY ? ERROR ? ET PLURIBOS ONUM also interesting is "On God We Trust" Guess the English is tough in Romania |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I wouldn't mind betting that this coin is near the correct weight for a real gold coin. With the lesser density of metal from which it is made, the thickness has to be greater to achieve correct weight.
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Valued Member
United States
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WOW, I had no idea the mottos had changed, now we trust On God intstead of In God, and "and the burden of many" (et pluribis onum) replaced, "e pluribus unum"
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
This auction is a good reminder that not all fakes come out of China/SE Asia, Eastern Europe is a hotbed for counterfeiting as well. The starred rim is a nice touch though  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1723 Posts |
A lot of bids on this considering the buyer is given no details. Wonder if these bidders know whats going on? I respect the buyer for being very honest with the listing though. Yep, respect for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1723 Posts |
Sorry respect the seller. Is there a way to edit a post?
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 United States
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Is there a way to edit a post? Yes, but only for a day. Use the edit button above your post...  |
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