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New Member
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Hello all Coin Masters, I was able to win an auction on ebay of a coin lot containing the somewhat rare year 1939 of the Oregon Trail Commemorative coin. (Paid around $22.50) Question I have is: Does it look authentic? Anything seem off? Is it worth (cost effective) getting graded in its condition?   |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to the CCF Weight and diameter would likely confirm my strong suspicion that this is not an authentic example. This looks like a cast copy that was artificially toned to give the appearance of age. Save your grading fees and seek a refund from the seller. |
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New Member
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Weight is 12.4g
Diameter is just over 30mm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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My eyes see a counterfeit. I see too many issues for them to be just issues due to wear.
I agree with nickelsearcher, I would try to get my money back from the seller.
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:
My eyes see a counterfeit  |
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United States
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Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Counterfeit
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Also no intermediate rays between the thick rays. A worn coin would still have those.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Even if the seller doesn't offer returns, you can still send it back since it's counterfeit. Might be a big hassle for that kind of money, but you should at least contact the seller for his response. to the CCF! |
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United States
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that this is not an authentic commemorative coin. Posting that coin here is a good thing to help you out. Send it back, or contact ebay about it. If you wish to buy another, post it here first for an opinion if it. (You don't have to worry about us 'sniping' it out from under you - we don't do that here. We waht you to have the best possible collection a person can afford. Here are the images of the Oregon Trail coin I bought on the Bay: (now mine is not the rare 1939 but the design is essentially the same.)   Edited by Dearborn
12/05/2023 7:02 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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OP said it was part of a lot. Oftentimes sellers just present pictures of the items without making claims about specific items. It depends on the wording of the listing as to whether a refund / return is possible.
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Is the term "lot" necessarily plural for auctions? I have seen many, many single coin lots in online auctions.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I see now, a lot purchase. A return may be complicated. Fortunately not much money at stake.
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