| Author |
 Replies: 14 / Views: 1,718 |
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2120 Posts |
Was at some antique stores yesterday with my wife and came across this Trade dollar packed away in a baggie in a corner. I asked how much and they said "$42?" I don't really know enough about detecting fakes, so the ones I've bought so far was either slabbed or from a dealer I trust that knows his stuff. Hope someone can give me a yay or nay on this guy. Most likely its fake, but for $42 might be worth the try. The edge looked good to me, I didn't count the ridges, but they were sharp and consistent with the wear on the coin. Obv - http://i.imgur.com/fE1wz.jpg?1Obv - http://i.imgur.com/5lKa1.jpg?1Rev - http://i.imgur.com/9gKGC.jpg?1Thanks for the help! I also found a Peace dollar in a case that was a 1928!!! Pulled it out, had an S  Edited by Namachieli
04/29/2012 12:56 pm
|
|
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4132 Posts |
I assume you already checked to see if it was ferrous?
|
|
Moderator
 United States
23522 Posts |
Well, considering there were only 5 1885 Trade dollars struck and we know where they all are....it's kinda obvious this one's fake. |
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
2120 Posts |
Right, It wasn't magnetic, and I didn't have a scale but they had a common circulated morgan that I did a by hand comparison with, felt right. I was planning bring a scale back with me anyway to be sure.
Oh and I blew the old couple's mind when I asked them for a tissue. lol So its at least coated with silver. :D
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2120 Posts |
Oh good point. I didn't even think to look that up. haha. well good thing I didn't buy it.
Obvious mistake. :D
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1796 Posts |
Aye, fake. Date's wrong, details are mush, and like SuperDave said only a handful are known to exist.
I'd have offered a few dollars. :-)
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Yeah, I would try to get it for a few bucks just for the fun of it.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1770 Posts |
yea I would traded a dollar for it haha ok bad pun  |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2201 Posts |
Hey man, you never know, it's possible that a mint employee mysteriously made a sixth 1885 Trade dollar and snuck it out to live a life of secrecy until today! |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
863 Posts |
|
|
Valued Member
United States
268 Posts |
Did anyone realize that there are only 13 stars on the front not 15 stars?
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
2120 Posts |
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...ly_ID=433314 tissue test. 13 stars huh. I would go back and offer for a couple dollars, but its an aggregate antique store. So the owners of the merchandise only display it there with a set price. They carry inventory for around 40 dealers. I asked what their cut is and they said 12%. I need to get in on that.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
4416 Posts |
I once previewed a group of these counterfeit Trade and Seated dollars at a combination coin/gun auction. There was an 1885 in that group, too. I told the auctioneer, a gun dealer, that the "coins" were all fakes. I could tell that they were underweight, and I suggested that he confirm they should each weigh 27.22 grams, consulting his Red Book to confirm the weight. He said he would. I later learned that the auctioneer sold the "coins" without cautioning the bidders. The brother-in-law of an acquaintance of mine "invested" over $3,000 on some of the "coins." He declined my offer to testify in a small claims action. He was too embarrassed .... |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3755 Posts |
Aside from what was mentioned, the first thign that jumped out to me was dots instead of denticles at the 5 o clock position. And the right hand looks awful mushy, no finger details. THEN I noticed the date. LOL
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
I would like to see the "15 Star" Trade dollar. All the ones that I have seen have 13 stars. |
| |
Replies: 14 / Views: 1,718 |
|
Posted 04/29/2012 1:04 pm
