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I don't know about the Standing quarter, but I really don't like the look of the seated one. It definitely looks cleaned, and perhaps not even genuine.. |
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When I bought it I thought it might be cleaned but in hand I don't see the hairlines that I should see if that were the case. Hairlines don't have to be present for the coin to have been cleaned. Most older coins have been dipped at one time or another. The dark color around all of the stars & the date with the rest of the coin being shiny is a really good indicator it has been cleaned in the past |
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So you think that the seated may not even be genuine? How exactly do I go about determining that? The one thing that I think it strange is the stress crack by the 'E' on the reverse, and perhaps the color. However other things (like it appears to be cleaned and used, it's not a widely faked coin, one side is clean and the other is 'dirtier' as if it's been laying on one side for a long time, etc) point towards real. I still have a chance to return both coins, but with the 1888 being somewhat rare I don't want to return it unless it's fake (I bought them in a lot of four coins for a little over $200 off the 'bay). Now you've got me freaked out, lol. :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Both coins are counterfeit.
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Both coins are counterfeit. IndianGoldEagle - would you be willing to tell us what you see that leads you to conclude that both are counterfeit? It would be most helpful... Pete |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Mushy and incorrect details on both coins. The reverse rim on the 88 25c. Mint mark on the 24-S 25c. Color, both are poor counterfeits most likely from China and neither contain any silver. This is a proof but shows what the details and rim should look like on the 88 (which is a key date).  Here's what a genuine 24-S in about the same grade should look.   Edited by IndianGoldEagle
06/12/2013 11:25 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Here are a couple originals to compare with. look at the outside rim on the 1888 closely and you will see the difference. on the 24S the "S" is flat on the bottom of yours and its missing the serifs on both ends   |
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United States
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Awesome guys, thanks for the help on these. First counterfeit coins I've ever bought, lol. I'll return them now, helped save me $200. :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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taylor34, in the future if you want to post sellers photos of the coins you want to buy, we can give you a heads up before you spend the money.
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United States
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Well in this case it was one of those "fuzzy pictures take a chance" type of deals on ebay. :) I thought that if they were real and graded good, then great...if not, I could return them. Honestly I was only bidding because of the 1888, I didn't even know that the Standing quarter was in great shape until they got here. Good education for me regardless. :) |
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Posted 06/12/2013 09:30 am
