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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
The surfaces don't look right, the details have a slightly mushy aspect to them, and the FMV is more than twice the asking price of this coin. These seem like red flags, but the seller seems to have much genuine stuff and 100% positive feedback.  http://www.ebay.com/itm/1803-BUST-S...em5658915b85 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
My standard answer: For that much money I need the coin to be slabbed.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
I suspect it is real, possibly with some environmental problems. It's a B-4 variety.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3253 Posts |
If fake, it's a very good die transfer copy of BB-254.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
865 Posts |
I agree with kanga, or at least a pic of the reverse
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Pillar of the Community
United States
675 Posts |
Although my knowledge of this series is very limited, I think that it is an authentic coin that has some issues.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
Heritage might have a few you could study in their archives. You could always buy it, and get it graded, and if it's not problem-free, return it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10045 Posts |
Great photos!  
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6370 Posts |
There seems to be a consensus that this is a real coin, just one with problems. Seems like a good price, but if the authenticity is doubted at all, it is best to stay away and not get stuck in anything. I can wait as $1500 on a coin is FAR too much I need to be spending on a coin right now. I was just surfing and thought this one looked...'off.'
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Pillar of the Community
861 Posts |
Looks like a genuine-fine details damaged coin worth about $900. Lots of scattered marks all of the Bust of Lierty and a rim scrape on the reverse.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
Wow, this has been an educational read. When I clicked on the link this morning, I really thought it was not authentic. Thanks for including your details on its authenticity.  |
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 United States
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I just wouldn't buy it. I don't like the way it looks.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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