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steve199 Pillar of the Community United States 1882 Posts	Posted 03/10/2009 11:58 am I couldn't bring myself to bid on it. Coin looks "dead" to me. Seller has feedback of 5; the description was bad enough that I thought it might go low even if the coin was legit ("1853 quar dol vintage antique sliver bullion") It sold for $51. Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 03/10/2009 12:28 pm It looks real to me. It does look like the surfaces have been stripped of whatever original patina they may have had. There is an obverse rim cut, a significant gouge on Liberty's chest, and some spotting. Still, it has a lot of detail and might grade as high as EF-40 in terms of wear. I expect many collectors would be satisfied to get it for $51. Report this Post to the Staff
regularguy Valued Member United States 187 Posts	Posted 04/01/2009 8:08 pm I agree with you steve199, It doesn't look right. I thought that as soon as I saw the pictures. I was recently at a coin show looking for a 1903-O Morgan. I found one. The price was OK, but it didn't look right either. Looked as if it was silver plated, and it was wearing off. I think that if it doesn't feel right, let it go. There will be another one to find. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 04/12/2009 10:58 am The only way to tell would be to look at it under a loupe for signs of raised metal lumps on the surface and weigh it. I would have past on this one. Looks AU range if real. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 04/12/2009 12:15 pm The detail is great (like it's newly made?)and the color looks off. I think the combination of the two would warn the savvy collector to get a professional opinion before buying... Report this Post to the Staff
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