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New Member
United States
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Hello, I'm new to coin collecting. I'm looking at an 1800 Bust Dollar. But something doesn't seem right to me. The drape doesn't look correct. Could this be a fake? Thank you for any advise.   *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
3831 Posts |
Your intuition is 100% correct. Definitely not genuine.
Welcome to coincommunity!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
6507 Posts |
 100% fake |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1143 Posts |
There are many replicas out there so really familiarize yourself before attempting to buy. On a good note, you have found a great place to ask questions.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4468 Posts |
The coin was struck in a ring that had not been invented yet as the coin has raised rims. A one look counterfeit.
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New Member
 United States
4 Posts |
Thank you so much. Saved me a long trip and a cpl thousand dollars.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
One-look fake for sure.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4233 Posts |
Very smart of you to check here first. As a new collector you should ask before any purchase. There are a lot of scammers out there, and a lot of fakes much better than this one.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
1761 Posts |
@eat1303 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3342 Posts |
When a coin looks like play money run away.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Valued Member
United States
157 Posts |
A genuine example of this coin, in comparable condition, would run many thousands of dollars. The seller is either trying to cheat you with a "chance of a lifetime bargain deal," or charging FMV and going after your life savings.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2200 Posts |
I think it took me less than half a second to know this is a fake. A new record for me--in case anybody wanted to know.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
I think your previous record was 1 second, if I recall.
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Moderator
United States
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to the CCF Glad you checked in with us first. It's an obvious play money looking fake. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Posted 01/31/2024 09:00 am
