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Moderator
 United States
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 to the CCF Good data, I await our experts input.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2004 Posts |
I would say genuine based upon the specs posted. Most important is the SG test which indicates silver content of 89%-90%. It would still be a "Details" coin however due to the harsh cleaning.
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Moderator
United States
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Free opinion: authentic
harshly cleaned
anomalies caused by photography distortion (note coins are not round in the images)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My initial thought was fake. But all that info you posted says its good. Personally, postage might be a tad pricey, but sending it in to ANACS shouldnt be too bad and would settle it for sure.
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New Member
 United Kingdom
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Thanks for your valuable advice, now that the opinion is that it might be a genuine US Trade dollar and bearing in mind I live in the UK what would be the most economic and best means of verifying the authenticity? Should I send it to PCGS, NGC, ANACS, or ICG and how do I go about it? The only one in the UK is NGC |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4469 Posts |
I would recommend you send to UK NGC and save on the shipping and time. There will be a member ship fee of $25 US plus grading fees. You will need to buy some SAFLIP coin flips double pocket 2x2 no PVC. Go online to NGC UK and follow the instructions about membership, submittal form, and shipping. If you have questions, give NGC a phone call. The coin should sent in a small box with secure packing and all seams taped. Standard tier would be your best option. Insurance is your call.
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03/09/2024 5:51 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2004 Posts |
Personally I don't think it is worth the expense of slabbing. I would consider this coin to be in the VF range. PCGS lists this coin in VF-25 at $500 but that is for a straight graded coin. Since yours would receive a details grade for the harsh cleaning, the value may be half of that. Of course if the thought is to have it authenticated then it may be worth your while. Just something to ponder. Best of luck whatever you decide.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2004 Posts |
My apologies, I just noticed that this is a 1873 S rather than just a plain 1873. Value is higher for the S mint coin and it may indeed be worthwhile to have it slabbed. With a value in the $600 range for a straight graded coin, your "details" coin may still be worth about $300.
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New Member
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
Thanks everyone.
I'll join NGC in Uk and send it off for authentication.
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New Member
United Kingdom
11 Posts |
To-day Tuesday 19th March 2024 I deposited the US Trade dollar at the NGC office in London to be graded in America. It will take 6 weeks to perform the grading. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2004 Posts |
Great, keep us posted when you get it back.
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United States
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Good luck!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Seems genuine but harshly cleaned. If it was a cast fake I think (1) The strike would be much weaker in the center and (2) It would not have the proper weight.
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Yes I agree Fenton. I'll have to wait till NGC make their report.
Thanks
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United States
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So the clock has started - 6 weeks huh? well, I'll be watching for your update on this.. Thanks for posting.
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