Is This A Genuine 1876 S Trade Dollar?

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coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 3:14 pm Is this a genuine Trade dollar? I am thinking of buying it. A quick response is well appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff

nss-52 Moderator United States 54280 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 4:12 pm It is frequently difficult to judge authenticity just from photos. On this one, the denticles are not of even length and there are extra bumps of metal on the wheat sheaf. Both of these things would make me doubt the authenticity to the point of not buying it. Report this Post to the Staff
coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 4:15 pm I knew you would be the one to rescue me nss52! Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
coin197 Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 4:36 pm I will say no. Just like nss-52 said, the denticles look weird, and the color matches the 1871 Trade dollar my Grandpa gave me. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 4:52 pm Look at the continuity of the stars, points are off, globby looking, that's jut the obverse... Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 5:06 pm Pass. Report this Post to the Staff
billjones Pillar of the Community United States 1499 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 5:13 pm Yes, the dentiles on the obverse look bad. It is more than likely a counterfeit, and it does not have much eye appeal even if it is real. Here is a piece of advice. Don't buy raw Trade dollars. Don't even think about it. Have a happy life as collector and buy them certified. Is saving a few dollars really worth it when you can lose every dollar you spend? Report this Post to the Staff
coinlover1899 Pillar of the Community United States 3058 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 5:58 pm Thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
coin197 Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 6:25 pm Quote: Don't buy raw Trade dollars. Exactly. Unless you are buying from a very reputable brick and mortar shop. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 8:50 pm Shoot it before it breeds. Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 9:01 pm Here's mine...sho'nuff shoat stuff. it is a faker! Every single fake I've had or seen has funky misformed stars. Edited by Crazyb0 03/07/2017 9:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
coin197 Pillar of the Community United States 1963 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 9:06 pm Well, now that has a very porous surface. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/08/2017 10:53 am Quote: Don't buy raw Trade dollars. I bought mine raw. From another CCF member whom I trust. That being said, I would certainly pass on this one. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
aj_stranger_uk New Member United Kingdom 5 Posts	Posted 03/15/2017 8:23 pm Hi, I'm new to this forum and have been collecting Coins / Notes for some years now, I have a 1876-s Trade dollar in my collection which I am convinced is a fake due to the Silver being tarnished and revealing Copper beneath, It weighs 27.2 grams and it is NOT magnetic, Am I correct in believing it's a Fake or am I wrong? Thanks in advance to any info provided! Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5822 Posts	Posted 03/15/2017 8:36 pm Silver plated Trade dollar with copper at its core, none was ever made at those time, so you can be sure its fake! Report this Post to the Staff
Imthealphaomega Pillar of the Community United States 3210 Posts	Posted 03/15/2017 8:55 pm I also have a raw 1877 S I believe in my type set. I bought it from typecoin whom I trust and I also got it verified from my dealer and he said it was a very nice original mid VF piece. Report this Post to the Staff
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