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New Member
Venezuela
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Hi everyone, I found this Morgan dollar between my grandfather's coins and several things caught my attention. As for weight is correct, the diameter is smaller (37mm) than the one outlined (38.1mm). But especially the blow or "error" in "TRUST" make me think that the coin is not original. I do not know much about these coins and any help would be greatly appreciated.   |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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From what I can tell it's an authentic Morgan that took a hard hit in the area you have noted. and  to CCF! Edited by dave700x
08/03/2018 8:04 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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I don't see any of the usual markers indicating it is counterfeit.
My concern is the diameter which you say is 1.1mm less.
Are you sure you measured right as there is no way for
it to be smaller and yet be genuine.
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
Could you remove it from the holder and take a picture of the rim?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It looks real to me.
Errers and Varietys.
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New Member
 Venezuela
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Thank you very much for answering and helping me clarify the details of this coin. Thank you also for giving me the welcome to the group. I agree with JimmyD that usually it can not be smaller and still be authentic, but as you observed, you don't notice the usual marks of an imitation except for the small hit in "TRUST". I hope the photos help a little more. In the case of the measurement, it is noted that it barely reaches 37mm.   |
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Rest in Peace
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At 37mm it has to be a fake. One thing that looks suspicious is the depth of detail is quite shallow, a real coin has more relief don't it?
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
My thought was the outside diameter had been filed down and the reeds had been removed but since they are intact at 37mm I agree with Crazyb0, it has to be a counterfeit.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Could you give us the weight, please, as an additional check.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm thinking it's fake, but weight would help.
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Moderator
 United States
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Posted 08/04/2018 10:23 am
