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I know this subject comes up often and most people are well-versed in it. I am totally new to coins and have the opportunity to buy a 1795. my guess is that is fake but I wanted to get some opinions before ruling it out. Thank you kindly.   *** Moved by Staff moved to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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New Member
 United States
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This is the best image that I can get of it now. Thanks!
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Moderator
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 to CCF. Give it a bit and some members who are in the know will chime in. At what price level are they asking? John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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It's a counterfeit and not even a good one. Didn't even have to compare with a genuine one to see the differences Just noticed your a new member. To the CCF Edited by JimmyD
08/09/2018 08:21 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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to CCF |
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United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Definitely a poor counterfeit.  to the CCF! |
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New Member
United States
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Thanks you guys! To a Layman it looks nice and old! Do they make the fakes out of silver or are they copper underneath? If it's silver should I try buying it even though it's fake?
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New Member
United States
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The seller is taking offers, he said that he paid $80.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it's a counterfeit why would you want it at any price?
By the way...a big Welcome to the community!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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to the CCF! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Why pay $80.00?
You can get them from China for a couple of dollars.
And no, they are not made of silver.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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They sell for 1.42 apiece. If you can get it for a cpl bucks it might be worth it as a learning tool. As a reminder of something to avoid.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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$80-100 seems to be the going rate in US "coin" shops for the1795 counterfeits. People probably think they're getting a super deal from an ignoramus seller.  When I've handled these fakes, they always feel light compared to real ones. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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08/09/2018 12:10 pm
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New Member
United States
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Thanks for the education. I will definitely pass on this and look forward to contributing to The Forum in the future.
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New Member
United States
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As you guys can probably tell I'm not a coin collector. I'm more of a silver collector and I just thought that this coin look really pretty. After looking at photos of the real original ones, I really want one. Probably the best looking American coin made in my opinion. Because I'm more of a scrounger/picker type, I'll probably hold out until I run across something that looks real, for real cheap. I do come across old coins quite a bit in my picking Adventures. I am usually reluctant to buy them because I don't know much about them, but if I see this one I feel like I have a slight education on it. I know this coin can get rather expensive in good condition, but if I found a real one in the condition of the one in the photo would a couple hundred dollars be fair? Thanks again you guys are the best!
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