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New Member
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I am new to the forum and new to collecting coins. I bought these as a set online, and after reading around I am paranoid by the number of reports of fake coins; so I'm looking for some input on whether they appear to be genuine:   I did read a post on here about verifying silver coins, so here is what I tried: they do not react to a magnet that I can see with the magnets I have on hand. When I clink one against a steel coin, it makes roughly the same sound as the steel against an all-silver dollar I had on hand. Unfortunately I don't have a small scale to take a weight, and I don't want to try any chemical tests. So, any advice? Can you tell from these photos? |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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These coins are genuine average circs . The 16 Dime has scratches ,might be a details coin . The other two coins are not that shabby .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8516 Posts |
Real deal
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Moderator
 United States
15437 Posts |
 to the CCF. Your coins are authentic, well circulated examples of the classic Barber coinage series. The dime and quarter show signs of a cleaning ... not unexpected for the era. Leave them just as they are. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Real for sure. to the CCF! |
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New Member
 United States
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Wonderful, thank you all! I bought them to have basic examples of the types to start my collection, and am very happy with them in that regard.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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to the CCF! They are all real, well-circulated examples. All of them will receive a details grade, unfortunately. The dime has graffiti, and the quarter and half dollar have been cleaned. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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collector! Type sets are a lot of fun to put together. |
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New Member
United States
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The pocket change of a generation — those Barbers are the real deal!  |
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