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United States
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I need a grade for this example and an opinion ref its authenticity. The coin is inside of a Mylar 2 x 2. The photo was taken at a show where the lighting was not the greatest.  |
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The reverse appears out of round only because the coin was placed on a slightly inclined surface.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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i am by no means well versed in these early dollars however I do know there are 3 varieties of the 95. two leaves, 3 leaves and silver plug. the silver plug is out. the left leaves look like a 2 leaf but the distance from the wing is wrong and the right is not matching up to anything at all. I believe there are multiple varieties of each though but its looking like a counterfeit  Edited by panzaldi
03/18/2024 09:23 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Over my pay grade.  |
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 Canada
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Change your title , the coin is NOT a bust Dollar .
It is a Flowing Hair Dollar.
Pictured coin needs to be photographed
Properly to get a better look .
This includes a pic of the edge .
Reverse looks suspect as stated .
A coin like this should always be purchased
CERTIFIED !
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Photos just aren't clear enough to make a call on authenticity. If genuine it would most likely grade VG-8. The wear and patina look old and not modern made.
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United States
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Isn't this a Draped Bust reverse paired with a Flowing Hair obverse? I have no idea if such a thing exists but if not it's clearly counterfeit.
Edit: Is it possible that you mixed up photos from two different coins? The obverse appears tight in the 2x2 but the reverse appears looser.
Edited by kbbpll
03/18/2024 1:48 pm
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The obverse of the O.P coin matches the B-5 variety, which displays a diagnostic 'Bar' die scratch behind the head. As far as I know, the 'Bar' obverse was only paired with one reverse die, as used in the B-5 variety. Now, the reverse of the O.P coin does not match B-5, so that is the first problem. The second point is that the reverse of the O.P coin actually seems to be the reverse styel as used in 1796 Draped Bust Dollars....very strange: the obverse of one coin type (Flowing Hair), with a reverse of another type (Draped Bust). It almost seems as if these were two separate coins. Edit: I see @kbbpll made the same observation. Attached are examples of the Flowing Hair B-5 'Bar' dollar, and of a 1796 dollar so you can compare.   Edited by GERMANICVS
03/18/2024 12:21 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'll say VG.
Errers and Varietys.
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United States
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Wow, some excellent observations by kbbpll and Germanicvs. Based upon their keen observations I would suspect counterfeit. Many of us would rarely encounter a coin like this so I can see how the non expert could be duped by such a piece.
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Slightly different toning hues in the photos, probably different coins. The coins look fine besides the mismatched types.
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Thanks for all the helpful responses. I have an opportunity to buy this coin but now will most likely pass unless some new evidence develops to support the purchase of it: new variety etc..?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If you are genuinely considering this purchase, as the seller for photos of the actual coin and not of two different coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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my question would be why wasnt this coin slabbed to protect it if it was genuine and at that grade?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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As panzaldi illustrates, this coin is fake. Both 1795 flowing hair small eagle reverses have the eagle standing on a small pedestal, not on clouds. The wreath of the flowing hair reverses are laurel, not palm and olive. The reverse of this fake coin is only paired with draped bust coins beginning in 1795.
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United States
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Looks like an artificially aged modern fake
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