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Same Ole' ebay questionable coin for sale. I would never think of buying this coin but, why can't I tell if it's fake or not. Any opinions on it's authenticity or fakeness? 355498359108*** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. ***Edited by Tacc
03/05/2024 6:20 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Would you seriousy consider buying this coin raw at any price?  |
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United States
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Looks genuine to me but it's been cleaned. I'd max out at $400-500, the seller has it priced WAY too high.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Most fakes don't copy the eyelid or tie being doubled - this looks real but going to get a details grade for altered surfaces at the least.
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Pillar of the Community
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Right on! If I was to buy a 55' DDO-001 it would have to be graded or some very nice raw example from a trusted source. I have gone through my entire collection (my dad's before me) of 1950's LMC's and I didn't find any worthwhile 55' errors just some rpm's. ..and perhaps some higher grade Uncirculated examples. But yeah, I think the "cleaned" look was throwing me off, making this coin look fake. Thanks for the feedback and links. |
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$2K for a raw coin? Really?  |
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United States
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I know it's rather sickening ain't it.  |
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@Coinfrog: "$2K for a raw coin? Really?" Yeah, no kidding - I sold one last year that was a really nice example but it wasn't graded and I had to twist the buyers arm just to get 1300$.  |
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United States
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Adding a pic here of the obv to preserve it for education and access after the sale ends:  "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."
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what ever happened to "buy the coin, not the slab" ?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks real to me.
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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Not trying to hijack, but while we're on the subject 186320364506"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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@DBM - that one looks very fake - the liberty is rotating clockwise, while the rest is rotating CCW.
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Not trying to hijack, but while we're on the subject Wow, not only are the photos shady, but the seller is shady as well! ..and yet there are 6 bids currently at $610.00 I would never buy that one! |
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what ever happened to "buy the coin, not the slab" ? I do agree with that Dearborn. I want to add a '55 DDO-001 to my collection. Likely will continue to search Heritage Auctions for a decent example. |
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Posted 03/05/2024 6:44 pm
