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1877-S Trade Dollar - Opinions On Authenticity

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These are the only pics I have.

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Looks real but heavily damaged.
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The only thing I see that would give me concern of a counterfeit are the irregular denticles under dollar. The 77S is the most common date
Trade dollar and the coin has a damaged rim, gouge, scrape on reverse, and looks like it could have been in the dirt. Pass.
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Definitely not a fan.
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The olive branch looks suspicious as does the reverse. Personally I wouldn't buy a raw Trade dollar and this one is kind of a wreck if real.
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The design seems to have an extra-high relief that I've never seen on Trade dollars. So count me suspicious.
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It exhibits the qualities of a metal detecting find.
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The blob in the field under the olive branch doesn't look natural.
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Thanks for everyone's feedback. I believe it's authenticate but I will not bid on it.
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Can you give us sharper photos?
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