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Valued Member
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New to the group and new to collecting. I ran across this coin but it doesn't look right. Is this a fake coin?   |
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I ran across this coin but it doesn't look right First welcome to CCF. Second, you are right that this does not look right. Compare the details of a real one in the link below to your coin. https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1799-1/6878A good place to start your comparison would be on the shape of the numbers in the date.
"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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 It is an obvious cast counterfeit. Sorry.
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Valued Member
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Thank you for the info! I didn't notice the dates. I was fixated on the stars on my coin having 5 points while the others had six!
Thanks again and thanks for the welcome. I have a few more coins to go thru so I'm sure I'll be posting others.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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To CCF! I agree that it's a fake.
Errers and Varietys.
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United States
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RazorsEdge, to CCF. I agree it is a cast fake.Hope you plan on sticking around and learning a ton of stuff here on CCF. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Date logo is a quick giveaway. to the CCF |
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United States
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to the Community!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Good eye on the reverse stars that only have 5 points. I didn't notice that, but I didn't look very hard because it's so obviously fake.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks again for the welcome.
@John1, I do plan on sticking around. I have quite a few other coins that I need to go through. I just noticed the search on this forum. I should have used that feature first, would have probably answered my question.
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Except for flat surfaces, not one thing on this fake match a genuine coin.  Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Bedrock of the Community
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That eagle's head looks like a cartoon chicken.
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Pillar of the Community
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At least it's more peaceful. Arrows have been replaced with blades of grass, blowing in the gentle breeze.  |
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United States
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RE: Arrows. I don't know how much to write off to wear and tear. My mind thinks tips could be missing because of wear?!?! Same thing with the chicken head. Is the lower jaw portion just rubbed off? I'm looking at a 1836 fifty cent peace that has alot of wear and tear. I'm pretty sure it's also a fake but I'm trying to identify all the issues before I post. After that, I'll start on a 1801 silver dollar.
I do appreciate the comments and feedback. Helps me focus on the others better.
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@raz, yes these sorts of discussions should help you better appreciate the difference between normal circulation wear and missing/inconsistent design elements.
"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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Fake
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Posted 10/11/2023 9:34 pm
