1798 Bust Dollar - Variety Or Fake?

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Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3331 Posts	Posted 12/06/2015 2:37 pm This may be off topic here, if so - sorry. I'll delete or maybe it could be moved to a more appropriate forum? Sure thing! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * An individual is considering purchasing this for $1,600. It doesn't look quite right to me, but I know nothing about this series or anything about recognizing fakes, for that matter! Any help appreciated! * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by Pete2226 12/06/2015 3:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3331 Posts	Posted 12/06/2015 3:20 pm One thing I do notice which does not look right is that the 1st Star is too close to the hair. Or is that a variety? Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 12/06/2015 4:50 pm There are several things about this piece that appear suspect not the least of which is the $1600 asking price. This piece has XF level of detail remaining and would be worth much more than $1600 unless it had major problems and none are apparent. The reverse has fewer question marks than the obverse where there are many unusual characteristics. Pass on it. ANA #R3154474 Edited by BH1964 12/06/2015 4:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
paleoguy45 Pillar of the Community United States 2936 Posts	Posted 12/06/2015 6:26 pm The denticles are pretty much a conclusive indicator that the coin is not genuine. I would stay far away from this one. Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3331 Posts	Posted 12/06/2015 6:55 pm Thanks for your help! Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 12/06/2015 7:15 pm I can't condemn this one just yet. If it is fake, it is a VERY good one (the best I have seen) not of Chinese origin. All devices match the BB-125 variety. http://www.NGCcoin.com/coin-varieti...25-b-8-3214/ The funky stuff with the denticles is likely due to the abundance of rim hits. See if you can get an edge pic. Report this Post to the Staff
Pete2226 Pillar of the Community United States 3331 Posts	Posted 12/06/2015 7:48 pm They are going to send it in to NGC. If I learn how it comes back, I will let you know! Report this Post to the Staff
TypeCoin971793 Pillar of the Community United States 6370 Posts	Posted 12/08/2015 1:57 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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