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Bought a complete set of Indians yesterday and spent probably too much money. So when examining the collection in better light, the 1859 & 1860 look off a bit (color. Given I dropped a some change on the both, thought I check with the group and get your comments. The two weigh 4.67 & 4.56 grams respectively. I think they're both real (not counterfeit) but have concerns they may have been colored. That said, I'm thinking about dropping in Acetone and if colored, I'd assume the coloring would be gone quickly. Any thoughts on these coins? Here is a photo of Obverse and Reverse.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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May I ask what you paid? I ask because I was offered a set yesterday and thwy were asking $2,400 ish for it. I thought that was high.
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More than that. Where are you located? I bought from a local dealer in Indy.
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Here is a photo of Obverse and Reverse. I only see the obverse. ps. May I suggest that you crop your photos before posting them so that they don't take up so much space, and we get a better look at the coins.  Edited by nss-52
02/08/2017 1:03 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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From the one picture, they don't look counterfeit. Better photos would be great.
The 1859 looks cleaned, and acetone won't have any effect. The value on that one is greatly reduced. At first glance, the 1860 looks ok to me.
How is the condition of the rest of the coins compared to these? Circulated or uncirculated?
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Rest in Peace
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The obverse photos aren't the greatest . Need sharper reverse photos before I comment .  |
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Sorry to those viewing. Here's the reverse photo.  |
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Pillar of the Community
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Can we see the obverse of both as close up as this ?
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes, please, that would help. When you do, also comment on how true the colors are.
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Another Photo  |
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These were copper-nickel, so a white-ish color is normal. Your later pictures have too much direct light on the coins, making authentication nearly impossible.
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Posted 02/08/2017 12:19 pm
