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Edited by g048406
05/22/2014 12:29 am
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While barely glancing at the coins, it's obviously #2
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really? I am thinking #3.........though I am certainly not an expert here.
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Based on your diagnostics I'd say #3 is not real. However, it looks very real to me other then that so I am a bit confused and want to learn more!
Are the wavy lines only on the 1911-d?
I am wondering what the obvious signs are on all $2.5 and $5 Indians in general.
Edit- these are the focus of my collecting so any info would be extremely valuable to me! I think these are beautiful coins and hope I have good luck when buying them raw!
Edited by Jon Brand
05/21/2014 11:06 pm
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I, too, am wondering about the signs on these coins in general
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I see that the right rim on #3 sticks out to far. The stars should be alot closer to the edge.
Edited by Jon Brand
05/21/2014 11:10 pm
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Edited by Jon Brand
05/21/2014 11:21 pm
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I'm thinking #3
Using the high quality Heritage photo really shows the diagnostics you mention well.
-MV
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The correct answer is ..............#3. The seller mistakenly thinks his coin is a 1911-d weak "D". In fact it is just a regular authentic 1911. The marks are clearly absent on the reverse. On the other 3 coins, you can clearly see the reverse rim marks at the edge over the words TED and ES.O. Jon, the coin in your link is a $5 1911-D gold Indian. Only the $2 1/2 1911-D Indian has the rim marks. I hope this helps those that are looking to buy a 1911-D. You'd be amazed at how many ebay sellers have 1911-D's that they're listing as 1911. The diagnostic rim marks are ONLY present on 1911-D's |
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Good call man! I missed the denomination on that on
SO on number #3 why does the right side of rim on reverse look oversized with the stars farther from the edge then normal?
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"SO on number #3 why does the right side of rim on reverse look oversized with the stars farther from the edge then normal?" Probably just the angle of the picture. An interesting thing.....the 1922-d Lincoln Cent has a strong D, a weak D and a no D. The (no D) was still a Denver minted coin and is often referred to as a "plain". The (no D) is worth a lot of money because Philadelphia did not mint any cents in 1922......The 1911-D $2 1/2(weak D) is worth less than the strong D because Philadelphia did mint $2 1/2 Gold in 1911......if they hadn't, the 1911-D(weak D) would be worth a fortune. |
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