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Valued Member
United States
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I think the buyer of this coin is likely to be very sorry, if they ever figure it out. Based on the bidding, it looks like a high bidder retracted, leaving the fellow with the "72" ebay rating with the top 10 bids. I see signs of spark erosion, not to mention that this coin if legit is no more than an XF 40-45. Seller doesn't accept returns. Uhuh. http://www.ebay.com/itm/22165321498...RK:MEBIDX:IT |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Two words. Bad denticles. Too many people neglect to look at the denticles of a coin. If the denticles don't look even that's a bad sign. Denticles are also important when grading and are paramount when attributing coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pardon my ignorance, but what are "denticles" of a coin?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4409 Posts |
From the CCF Glossary Quote:
denticles:
The tooth-like devices around the rim seen on many coins. Originally these are somewhat irregular, later much more uniform - the result of better preparatory and striking machinery.
Once the US Mint started using a closed collar coining system, the denticles should have a uniform appearance. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
You can find the exact coin on Aliexpress.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I should have been more precise when I made my statement about the denticles of a coin. The little teeth-like edges of coins from the 19th century are called denticles and as MeadowviewCollector's quote states early coins (pre 1836) have denticles that are a little uneven. My bad. Coins after 1836 should have even regular denticles. Many times counterfeiters can't reproduce the denticles well and that's one thing to look for when determining the authenticity of a coin. The coin in question has irregular denticles which is the first thing that tipped me off that this is a fake.
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Valued Member
United States
308 Posts |
In every picture, the S is out of focus. Even fuzzy, it looks too big to me.
But how could anyone purchase that coin with such terrible photos? At least the spark erosion was in focus!!
And I also agree, denticles seem to be a weak spot for a lot of these nasty fakes.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Most certainly fake. Ugh.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
I don't know about fake but the images are sure poor.
Maybe that's to cover up it being fake.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
716 Posts |
Any time you see a raw key date or semi key for sale on ebay with a no return policy and blurry pictures, it is a sure indication that there is a problem with the coin. |
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Valued Member
 United States
259 Posts |
He is now selling a 1909-s. What is the correct link that allows detailed descriptions when reporting items to ebay? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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There isn't one. There use to be bu ebay shut it down months ago. |
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Valued Member
United States
172 Posts |
ebay should be ashamed of themselves for not allowing the easy reporting of obvious Chinese fakes like this. Then again, the ability to express "ashamed" implies one can feel shame, which ebay obviously does not. These Chinese knockoffs are going to eventually kill this hobby.
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1566 Posts |
That's nice. I could probably make a coin that bad in my garage.
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Posted 01/14/2015 6:57 pm
