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Valued Member
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This is an item currently for sale online. I would appreciate opinions on it's appearance and authenticity. I am curious what the coin community think of this item as it's price is well over a thousand dollars. The gold colored images are as provided by the seller and the other I edited to make it somewhat resemble a silver coin. Thanks in advance.    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1326 Posts |
I'm not an expert, but I truly don't like the looks of this coin. I'm sure some experts will weigh in.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
908 Posts |
Overpriced for a cleaned coin IMO
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
2180 Posts |
The photos aren't great but at a glance it doesn't look fake. It looks like it might have had a thorough clean though.
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Formerly nancyc
Australia
5385 Posts |
IMO, too much wear for it to be worth >$1000.
life is a mystery to be lived not a problem to be solved
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
It is absolutely a coin to run away from fast.
It's had harsh severe cleaning.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1039 Posts |
It doesn't look right to me,may be genuine,but has the telltale sign of no feathers on the Emu's chest from the fake from about 5 years ago,this may be an improved version,also wonky star. Needs one of the Dealers that post here to have a look.  |
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Valued Member
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Thanks for those replies.
I was at a loss with this to be honest. It looks to me like it's been scrubbed, lacquered, and god knows what else.
This is not a seller I buy from and because so many of his coins look weird, I wanted to get others opinions.
Thanks again and cheers.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1039 Posts |
No worries,had another look this Morning,90% sure its an improved version of the fake from about 5 years ago. Emu's leg and no feathers on the chest/breast are the markers along with malformed Star.  Edited by Basil
01/12/2018 8:33 pm
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Valued Member
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Hi Basil.
Thank you so much for the effort you made there, it's appreciated.
I am unaware of the history of the fake you mention but I'd certainly like to know more.
I've spoken to a few people about the above coin and unanimously, the opinion is not entirely complimentary. [they all hate it]
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Valued Member
Australia
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 Definitely a fake. |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
2180 Posts |
Hm, maybe it is fake but it doesn't look the same as that other one - much less wear.
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