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Valued Member
United States
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Picked this 1900 Lafayette dollar up. Sure hope it is genuine, it looked genuine to me, but I am not good at that and it is my weakest area of expertise.  |
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Picked this 1900 Lafayette dollar up. Sure hope it is genuine, it looked genuine to me, but I am not good at that and it is my weakest area of expertise. We really need to see a larger photo. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
 . I'm a bit worried about that one. |
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Valued Member
 United States
467 Posts |
Thanks-- this is the best pic I can do until I get home to a real computer.
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United States
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Crazyglue, would you mind if I split this out into its own topic for more attention?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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crazyglue,
I'm concerned, your coin looks similar to other reproductions I've seen. I'm sure the guys in the U.S Commemorative Coins sub-forum can tell you exactly what you have.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2815 Posts |
It's appearance is troublesome. It looks like a cast copy.
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United States
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I went ahead and split this out on its own.
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
Cast copy, I'd say. More detailed photos would help, but from the "lumpy" portraits, thick letters, and poor denticles it doesn't look good.
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Valued Member
United States
467 Posts |
jbuck,
thank you for splitting it out on its own I absolutely not only do not mind, I appreciate it very much
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Valued Member
United States
467 Posts |
Thanks again. These are the best photos I can do until I have it in hand. It is being shipped. I wasn't as concerned as I should have been because they had other classic commemorative for sale as well-- none really more than $50 in value, in about the same shape. I thought, "surely no one would make forgeries of a bunch of esoteric classic commemorates that they can't sell for more than $50." I might be wrong on that. This was the only coin selling worth anything going to that much trouble for such a small market.   Edited by crazyglue
11/13/2015 7:45 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yep the reverse seals the deal for me. 100% fake.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
Everything is being counterfeited today, I've seen fakes where the original would retail for under $5. There is some fake junk silver out there too apparently. Scary stuff for sure.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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FAKE! |
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United States
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Yeah, well I guess there were some clues, like middle of the night auction, low feedback, etc. I'm pretty sure I will get my money back when in hand...not as described, fake, I will open a return, he won't respond, ebay will step in, etc. Still, bummer. |
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United States
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I'm 100% confident that is a very poor counterfeit. Hopeful that get your money back.
David
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Posted 11/13/2015 09:50 am
