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just before I head into town, thought I post these. I will hopefully buy at least one of them, maybe both tomorrow. question is this: are they both authentic or not, or is only one authentic? I value your opinion and please give your reasons. thanks guys, your expertise is appreciated.  |
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I like the second one far better, something's off on the first one but I can't put my finger on it...
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made in china (A)
Edited by nickelsguy
10/31/2014 2:50 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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A is fake for sure and B is a bit questionable aswell.Chek the rims ?
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Wow M.M. pounced on it!
Even if A was a legit coin I wouldn't want it.. seems a bit too hazy for me..
B on the other hand really pops with details... and I'm a sucker for tonned silver...
on the obverse of B... is there a crack from the "R" of victoria all the way to the "I" in regina?
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A is fake. Upper right hand trio of leaves is completely detached.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Ok guys, credit where credit is due:
coin A is a fake listed in Nickelsguys CD of fakes. Obviously he recognized it.
Coin B I have a chance to purchase, ungraded, as is.
What do you guys think it could grade out at?
good exercise, Thank you.
you guys are "on the ball".
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47P7: nickles guy has done a lot of work on fakes.... I'm always impressed at how fast he will reply when a fake is ever posted...
With respect to grade... I for one suck at grading coins... From the pics I see it looks like there's a slight amount of wear on the bottom braid.. so I would grade it AU 50-55 depending on the lustre in hand ... though I still would like to know is that a die clash at the R & I .. or what is goin on there...
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AGCoin, there is a DC on each of those letters. However, I do not see any indication that it is going from one side to the othe.
I do not have the coin in hand yet, as I used the sellers scans to post the coin.
once I have it, IF I buy it, I will take better pictures and post them.
sorry I can not be of more help.
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47P7.. die clashes... ahh
All I have to say is it's a pretty impressive coin.. and having seen some of your other coins and notes that you've shared on here I'm impressed at how well you find such quality pieces.. kudos
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Thank you.. it takes time, effort, right connections...etc . etc..
then there are others on here with a lot, and I mean a lot more knowledge, experience and possibly time than I have. I must honestly say sometimes their knowledge is simply overwhelming, and many times written in one to the point sentence. I appreciate the set back attitude, experience and knowledge of those members. Factual, truthful and knowledgeable.
However, there usually is some other member(s) who challenge said experience.
That is what a forum is all about.
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10/31/2014 11:54 pm
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