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Here are images from an upcoming auction. The coin is listed as 1894-O. The reverse image doesn't show a mint mark. But, the reverse doesn't look correct for 1894-P. Do you think the images are mismatched, the coin could be 1894-P, or could it be a counterfeit? I'm confused. Thanks for your insights.   "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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The example is not a 1894 as the date position does not match. The date position does match a 1894 O. My guess is that the seller has the wrong photo for reverse.
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The horrible attempt at photoshopping the obverse in combination with overexposed bright pics would keep me far from even considering this one.
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Agreed with both comments so far. This seller isn't known for great photos (I think they scan the coins,) but their coins end up being fairly nice. I'm looking for varieties rather than gems, anyway.
I didn't look at the date position - good eye. I think there is only one die for the 1894. Plus, the reverse looks like the later, post-1899 version.
Thank you for your comments!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Good call Slider23.  |
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FREE opinion: Not a Philadelphia mint coin.
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Agree this is likely a counterfeit. The reverse is a C4 reverse hub type with a wide gap between the eagle's neck and left wing, not used until 1900. Good catch, @Bump111 and @Slider23!
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Agree this is likely a counterfeit. Or perhaps a simple mistake on the sellers part. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Any chance of a link to the listing?
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Message the seller and let him know about the wrong reverse pic. He'll appreciate it.
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"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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I didn't see you said it was listed as an 1894-O. Makes it very likely that it's just a wrong reverse photo. |
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I sent the auction house a message about the errant reverse photo. I was kinda hoping for a counterfeit - there are various examples of contemporaries out there! But, this one looked a little too good.
Thanks for your comments.
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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If the photos are accurate I'd suspect a sandwiched fake, but then they wouldn't advertise it as 1894-O.
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Posted 06/30/2022 4:00 pm
