Identification Of US Dollar 1861 Or Token

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kaji Valued Member Bulgaria 53 Posts	Posted 07/15/2016 02:03 am Hello Can you help me with the identification of that coin? It is dated 1861 Perhaps it is a token; has somebody already seen such a coin? Thank you * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by kaji 07/15/2016 02:34 am Report this Post to the Staff

Albert Pillar of the Community United States 1915 Posts	Posted 07/15/2016 02:16 am A fantasy piece likely made in China. No such coin was ever authorized or minted in the United States as authentic coinage. Report this Post to the Staff
kaji Valued Member Bulgaria 53 Posts	Posted 07/15/2016 02:40 am For sure, it is not a coin from Krause. But it doesn't look like a Chinese imitation: it is an used one, and is in silver. The item is coming fom India. I am just asking if somebody has already seen such a coin (token). Thank you Report this Post to the Staff
january1may Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 5177 Posts	Posted 07/15/2016 12:35 pm This is the so-called "Indian Head Dollar". Very common fantasy type, apparently of Chinese origin. It says 1851, not 1861, incidentally. Why are you so sure it's silver? Report this Post to the Staff
RogerRamjet Valued Member United States 172 Posts	Posted 07/16/2016 2:40 pm It's difficult to identify metals over the internet but, guessing from the oxidation, that fantasy coin looks like it's copper-nickel. Report this Post to the Staff
CalzoneManiac Pillar of the Community United States 2233 Posts	Posted 07/16/2016 3:10 pm Quote: it is an used one, and is in silver. Not to be rude or anything but what makes you so sure it's silver? For all I know that might even be some strange lead-tin coin. And appearing to be used means nothing. The Chinese have gotten good at faking patinas on their counterfeit coins. Look here: https://goccf.com/t/196175&whichpage=3 Report this Post to the Staff
kaji Valued Member Bulgaria 53 Posts	Posted 07/17/2016 05:39 am I really don't know if it is silver or not. I will consider that it is a fake made of nickel-copper. What was strange for me was the oxidation which is not like uniform patina. In most cases, Chinese forgers make fakes with very beautiful patina ( even better that for a genuine one! ) Thank you for your opinions. Edited by kaji 07/17/2016 05:45 am Report this Post to the Staff
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