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I found this Peace dollar just as it was ending as grabbed it without looking real close at it. Now I'm concerned. Something about the metal looks off to me. Did I get a counterfeit? Thanks in advance, Blair   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Hmmm, looks like it has mushy details.
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It is probably real but it is not worth much regardless. It looks somewhat worn and has details on the eagle. The front looks a lot better than the reverse. How much did you pay? If you paid much more than its silver value you paid too much. If you get a nice 1921 in MS condition then you have something.
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I only paid 17.00 for it. So it's not a huge loss if it's not real though I will go to ebay in an attempt to get a refund if necessary. The seller has 100% positive feedback so I may be worried about nothing. It's the look of the metal that bothers me... it has an "aluminum" look to it ... Edited by throughtheireyes
03/21/2017 8:40 pm
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Weigh it. Quickest way to determine likely authenticity, although I see nothing of concern.
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I will when I get it though I doubt I will need to. Thanks, Blair
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Rest in Peace
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I think it's just crappy images with the WB way off.
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yeah I think you may be right. Thanks everyone.
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Pillar of the Community
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Just take a magnet to it and see. These commonly have mushy details, so that doesn't concern me.
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Bedrock of the Community
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The color looks okay to me and light strikes are common on Peace dollars. The only thing that gives me pause is a (apparently) uncirculated Peace dollar selling for $17 on ebay. Was the shipping $5+? It looks like a good deal. |
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No, the shipping was 3.99. I contacted the seller (he's not a coin dealer) and he said he's had the coin for a long time and believes it's real. He offered a refund or said he would stand behind the coin.
I'll post better photos when it arrives as I will want an idea on grade.
Thanks again
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No, the shipping was 3.99. Yeah, by all means take delivery and have a look. $20.99 delivered for an uncirculated Peace dollar is a good deal. |
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Look more like a slider AU to me.
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It has damage on the eagle which may be why it was selling cheap. Look at the eagle and notice two big cuts in it. I saw a fake 1916-D Mercury dime today that my LCS dealer showed me to illustrate the point that when an expensive coin is selling cheap ($1600) it is a red flag. No matter what anyone else may say it is "buyer beware" and it is your money at stake. |
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You're right Terry 100% but I also know I have bought items on ebay that turned out to not be authentic and in every case after opening a case with ebay or in one case paypal I received a refund including shipping. The only thing I was out was my time. Quote:
Look more like a slider AU to me. It well could be. I'll have to wait until I have it in hand to see. I wont be disappointed in either case. I don't buy the coins to resell them and it will have a nice place in my collection. Thanks again everyone! Blair |
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It has damage on the eagle which may be why it was selling cheap. Look at the eagle and notice two big cuts in it. Just an FYI: That is not damage. Those are normal bag handling marks and in no way make the coin ungradable. Remember this is a $25 coin if it's BU so $21 delivered isn't extraordinary. |
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Posted 03/21/2017 8:16 pm
