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The_Cave_Troll Valued Member United States 218 Posts	Posted 07/22/2005 2:23 pm Yes, I am looking to buy a raw Trade dollar on ebay, against all the conventional wisdom. Sorry, I just have trouble finding holed specimens in reputable slabs ;). Would you all please inspect these photos to see if there is anything obviously amiss with this coin. The seller has nearly 1500 for a feedback rating with 100% positive, so he seems reputable. I just have never had any desire to own a Trade dollar before starting my holed type set, so I don't know what to look for when it comes to finding the fakes. So I have 2 basic questions, is it real and what is its grade? Thanks! P.S. I have asked the seller for exact weight and diameter measurement, so I will add that info once I get it. Report this Post to the Staff

Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 07/22/2005 9:10 pm It looks genuine, but I wouldn't bid until you get the weight info. Report this Post to the Staff
Mike Rest in Peace United States 2884 Posts	Posted 07/22/2005 9:45 pm It looks real to me. I would call it a solid VF30. Mike Report this Post to the Staff
shatsi Pillar of the Community United States 1541 Posts	Posted 08/11/2005 09:26 am Why the hole? Any specific reason why you like to collect holed Trade dollars? Just curious. Report this Post to the Staff
robocp Valued Member United States 146 Posts	Posted 08/16/2005 03:32 am This look's very real. once received, you must weigh it. it should be 420 gram's minus the hole, probably still 418 gram's. the fake one's are usually dated 1874 and are made of alloy. they are very easy to detect. Report this Post to the Staff
national dealer Pillar of the Community United States 2724 Posts	Posted 08/16/2005 10:16 am quote: Originally posted by robocp the fake one's are usually dated 1874 and are made of alloy. Every date within the Trade dollar series should be looked at with suspicion if raw. I have seen each and every year - mintmark combination faked. For this piece, I don't see anything that jumps out at me. If you can pick this up in the $50 to $70 range, I think that you would be safe. (still depends on weight). MAKE SURE that the seller offers a refund based on Authenticity just in case. Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 08/17/2005 12:44 pm If I had to guess I would wonder about the seller knowing a fake from a real one !! I dont like to see photos with the seller holding the coin with his hands!!! The coin looks authentic in detail, I'm sure it has been cleaned, but this probly doesn't effect it for your use . EF-40 Detail (Cleaned) Rick Report this Post to the Staff
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