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Pillar of the Community
Germany
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Seeing the recent thread about an 1877 IHC made me think about this one in my collection. What do you think - is it genuine? It has the shallow N which I understand is one of the diagnostics.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Based upon the weakness in the two "Ns" [reverse] I'd say legit.
While not my area I do know that the 1877 has this as a marker.
Looking good so far.
The 'shallowness' often extends to the lower "N" in the upper left corner.
The date looks fine.
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Valued Member
United States
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I think it looks OK - the date looked a little funny at first but the 7's are right. there is a closeup of the date on mine. Looks like a nice coin!  |
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Valued Member
United States
401 Posts |
It passes the 7 test for me & looks like a legit VG 1877, congrats!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
716 Posts |
I believe your coin is genuine. The date looks right and as you pointed it has the weak 'N' reverse. There are only 2 die pairs for the 1877 and while it is difficult to tell for sure because your coin is worn I believe it is die pair #1
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Pillar of the Community
 Germany
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Thank you Matthew, paddy and happy hop for your comments and opinions.
The reason I was asking is because I bought this coin at a coin show in Belgium, and you never know. It was very reasonably priced as well.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Wow.. Nice 1877 Indian, very rare coin VG-8 for me.
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Moderator
 United States
16677 Posts |
It's the real deal.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Korea, Republic Of
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Nice, original key date! Congrats!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Should send it to me for verification. Of course you'ld never see it again, but I'd let you know if real.  Nice coin. Looks real so far. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Looks good to me! Best Regards,  George |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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i believe it is real too. However, since it was bought in Europe, I'd take its weight just to be sure.
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Pillar of the Community
Germany
1849 Posts |
Thank you all for your input. It is very much appreciated.
I shall be sure to weigh it - should have thought about that first.
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Posted 04/08/2014 12:12 pm
