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Slerk Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 1557 Posts	Posted 12/05/2020 10:31 pm This coin was put up at one of the online auctions. Some users have questioned the authenticity of this instance. Do you think it's authentic ? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/05/2020 10:41 pm Terrible fake. Date logo gives it away as always. Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 12/05/2020 11:32 pm Agreed, poorly done fake. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/06/2020 04:25 am Slerk, Just noticed you are not set up to receive emails here on CCF,how is that contest going? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Ballyhoo Pillar of the Community United States 1613 Posts	Posted 12/06/2020 10:33 am The color, resembles aluminum more than silver, and the waffling of the perimeter gave it away to me. Run Forest, run! ANA member - PAN Member - BCCS Member There are no problems only solutions - the late, great John Lennon Report this Post to the Staff
suipakpaikungfu Pillar of the Community United States 992 Posts	Posted 12/06/2020 4:23 pm Fake. Run away. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 12/07/2020 08:17 am Not the best fake either. Report this Post to the Staff
That Coin Dude Pillar of the Community United States 1427 Posts	Posted 12/07/2020 10:03 pm Terrible fake in all aspects. RUN! Report this Post to the Staff
CalzoneManiac Pillar of the Community United States 2233 Posts	Posted 12/08/2020 9:39 pm This coin type has been a favorite of Chinese fakers for the past two decades. That fact alone is a red flag. The fact that the coin is presumably in Russia is another red flag, as they are also a counterfeit hub. https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin/1848-1/6935 https://www.PCGS.com/coinfacts/coin/1848-1/6989 Here is what real 1848 dollars are supposed to look like. Edited by CalzoneManiac 12/08/2020 9:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5178 Posts	Posted 12/08/2020 9:47 pm To be on the safe side, ignore raw 19th century dollar coins. Just buy slabbed only. Report this Post to the Staff
jonjrl1963 Valued Member United States 235 Posts	Posted 05/11/2021 05:46 am Horribly fake, a real Shanghai surprise. Report this Post to the Staff
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