I Purchased This Lot Need To Know If The Counterfeit/Fake 8R Is Contemporary

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windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 04:15 am Whatever it is made of it rings like silver? Just not .903 Sounds closer to 50% by my ear. It is definitely not a new Chinese fake. 1840 D with a . Not an o. I pinged it and it does not ping right, butbot definitely rings. Any help would be appreciated because I don't have long to return it. If it is a cool contemporary fake I might keep it. Thabks guys!!! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 04:40 am . Weight? Make sure to flatten those staples. You don't want to damage other 2x2 when stacked. Also, what did you pay for each? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 04:44 am It weighs 26.5 grams. I paid $38 for the lot. The columbian exposition coin is 100% real. Ping frequency is perfect. The 8R is not real. Does not pass the ping test, but definitely sounds lile silver. Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 04:46 am I put paper in between pages to prevent damage. I wish I had known that trick years ago, I can tell ya that. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 06:54 am You can also try the tissue test to see if a coin is silver or not. The best way to test it is with a XRF machine. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 07:28 am The tissue test is not conclusive. It is similar in appearance to a Spanish 8R and the columbian half. I rang the 8R I know to be real vs this one. They both ring long and hard. The fake has a higher pitch, but resonates well. Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 07:43 am ttsDNaJWx7M Ok I did the tissue test and pinged in this video. Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 08:02 am Better photos now that I am home from work. Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 08:45 am I rang it to a 50% Canadian dollar. Very close sound. This thing is definitely silver. 40% or higher, by my ear. Does that make it a contemporary fake, is the question. Do we have a resident expert about this stuff? Report this Post to the Staff
NumismaticsFTW Pillar of the Community United States 2282 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 08:54 am I would never "ping" test my coins like that. I am cringing. You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Edited by NumismaticsFTW 11/30/2021 08:56 am Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 09:08 am These coins are well circulated. I do understand your feelings on the matter. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188999 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 09:50 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 09:53 am Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 4:38 pm So should I keep it or return it for a refund? Report this Post to the Staff
t360 Pillar of the Community United States 2703 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 4:56 pm SwamperBob has a deep knowledge of counterfeits. You might try to PM him. Report this Post to the Staff
windweaver77 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 11/30/2021 5:17 pm I have no idea how to PM someone on this interface. I cannot even do a direct quote. Everything is icons I am not familiar with. I apologize in advance. Report this Post to the Staff
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I Purchased This Lot Need To Know If The Fake 8R Is Contemporary