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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I bought this today, now I'm having my doubts   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. ***Tim Hughes
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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100% bogus. The date is wrong, legends wrong, etc. This is my authentic 1857 Large Date by way of comparison (ex: McCawley/Grellman)   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis Edited by paralyse
08/10/2017 5:35 pm
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Valued Member
United States
271 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
887 Posts |
 as well (actually, there is no doubt it is not a genuine coin). The rim is so far off, it isn't even funny. Almost looks like it's a "Tribute" coin. I sure hope you can return that puppy. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
745 Posts |
It's a local dealer so I should be able to
Tim Hughes
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts |
It definitely looks like a counterfeit. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Having a head style that was discontinued in 1843 on an 1857 coin s hould immediately raise red flags.
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Pillar of the Community
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It's a local dealer so I should be able to Darn, stay away from that "Local Dealer" |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
Pretty bad fake. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
887 Posts |
Wow. Looking at this again, I think the only things that are correct on the OP's coin are the empty fields, and the number of stars. Everything else, and I do mean everything, is wrong; small letters, date numbers, dentils, rim, wreath, just everything.
How much was the dealer asking for this replica token?
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
A dealer who sells this, or attempts to, is either completely unfamiliar with large cents or is trying to pass off their mistake to someone else.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
That dealer is dumb like fox.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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First thing I saw while it was loading was the denticals were wrong, next thing was "A petite head 1857?" (Petite Head was used 1839 to 1843.) After that I didn't need to look for any other flaws (but there are more)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yeah, I would get my money back and let the dealer know I would not be back. Like the others mentioned, either he has no idea what he is doing or is shady.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Darn, stay away from that "Local Dealer" I disagree ... An astute buyer can often acquire bargains from sellers who can't distinguish counterfeits from genuine coins. Sellers or "dealers" like this tend to care more about moving product than getting educated. Over the years, I've purchased many a cool coin/token variety from a seller who didn't care to consult a book, join a club or even ask an online forum; thereby, doing some homework. Edited by ExoGuy
08/11/2017 4:26 pm
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