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New Member
Netherlands
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hello everyone, I'm a new member and this is my first post. So, I have this 1877 S Trade dollar. But I have no clue of its rareness and value. maybe somebody could help me out with that? I used to collect US coins so I have a lot more.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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From the pictures, it looks like it is a fake, specifically a cast fake. I would check to see if it is magnetic.
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New Member
 Netherlands
21 Posts |
i Doubt if it's a fake, because of the wearing.its not magnetic. Maybe because of the way I took this picture it looks fake? sorry my camera isn't the best one... What would it be worth when its not a reproduction? here's another pic...   Edited by Danielguy6
06/02/2013 09:31 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Please remove the coin from the flip and provide some close ups of the motto on the reverse I'm no expert and I don't collect this series but I have to tell you it looks counterfeit to me. most China based counterfeits these days are not magnetic so you can have a fake that doesn't stick to a magnet. the truth lies within the details of the coin. what other coins do you have in your collection from your previous days? |
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New Member
Netherlands
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This was one of my best coins, but i'll post some coins then and now :)
I'm having difficulties putting pictures up...sorry
Edited by Danielguy6
06/02/2013 12:57 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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I'm not ready to pronounce this one a counterfeit based on such small images - to me, there isn't much visible here that isn't consistent with a worn Trade dollar. I don't see any really trashy surfaces, and the devices certainly seem to have sufficient relief for the wear. |
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New Member
Netherlands
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well, I hope this is helpfull....   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1081 Posts |
The new pictures do look better, but without closer pics it's hard to tell.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Do you have an accurate scale to see how much it weighs to the tenth or hundredth of a gram?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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From the pictures provided, it doesn't seem to be a fake. The details appear correct and the wear looks consistent with a worn Trade dollar. Grade looks to be around a F/VF. |
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New Member
Netherlands
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
I still don't see anything inconsistent about it. The previous suggestion about weighing it is relevant, though, if you can; there are some pretty intelligent fakes out there.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36744 Posts |
This one looks genuine to me but test the weight to be sure. Grade looks Fine-15.
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Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
It looks genuine to me also, but it also looks polished and damaged. I would say F details.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Doesn't look like a fake. Looks like F-15 details. Reverse looks cleaned. The obverse looks pitted which could be light corrosion or maybe the photo is just a little grainy.
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New Member
Netherlands
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Slurfachtig is not Potter, thats probobly the Photoshop making it look that way
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