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This is an inherited coin. I know Fat Man dollars have been extensively counterfeited, and I don't know how to tell if it's genuine. It was with a couple of China memento dollars. The diameter and weight are correct, but are there any markers that would indicate authenticity or a fake?   Edited by Zurie
12/09/2018 2:48 pm
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Yes. Seems to be perfectly ok to me. Let me know if you wish to sell any Chinese dollars. I am always on the hunt for new stock for my business.
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12/09/2018 3:17 pm
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@zurie, you didn't mention it, but is it safe to assume that you confirmed this piece isn't attracted to a magnet?
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Pillar of the Community
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United States
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"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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United States
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@Spence, thanks for that link. I had looked at some other Fat Man threads, but I didn't see that one. I just counted the denticles, and there are 101 wide denticles and 100 thin denticles on the obverse, same as the coin in that thread. My eyes tired out before I got to the reverse. I assume it still might be counterfeit, but it looks good to me, too. Thanks everyone for your opinions!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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In the 1990's I use to have trouble getting $20 for one of these.
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Valued Member
United States
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I don't think you need to count dentils here. This is a legit coin with what appears to be an unusually dark patina. Perhaps it is just the image.
This is a nice XF-AU specimen.
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Pillar of the Community
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The dark patina is actually pretty accurate. I like the look of it, and I'm glad the consensus seems to be genuine. When I have time, I'll post some photos of those Chinese memento dollars.
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I had posted this coin a few years ago, and I finally decided to send it in last month for authentication and encapsulation, mainly because it's an heirloom piece and I wanted to make sure it was genuine. I was surprised at the grade--shows how little I know about grading foreign coins...  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Congratulations, Zurie! It would be a good idea to write up the family history of this coin on paper to be included with the slab for your heirs.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
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Very nice result!
It's great to have a questioned coin come back as it did!
I have so many look-a-likes sometimes it's hard for me to offer an earlier opinion on a photo alone.
I can only think of a couple or very few look-a-likes I've had over the years that ended up being genuine.
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Pillar of the Community
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Absolutely gorgeous! Very happy for you!
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks everyone. I'm obviously pleased with the result. @Hondo, it was passed down by my father, and I believe he had it for many years. But I don't have any history beyond that, so I guess the family history will start with him.
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I was reading back and also underestimated the grade. I very much like the color and look of this example. Congrats to you.
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