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Pillar of the Community
United States
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[eBayItem]260735740646[/eBayItem]
Thoughts?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It's almost too beat up to comment on details. Still, I don't think those distorted 7 digits can be attributed to wear.
Then there's the issue of the reverse, which looks like a "Bold N", confirming this as a fake. It should have a Shallow N rev.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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That coin looks really funky to me. The "7"s dont look right, and the reverse diagnostics don't match as DVCollector said. I would bet my last dollar that it's fake.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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For the sake of future reference, I have compared the ebay coin to one graded G4 by NGC. Side-by-side, the differences in the date are even more glaring.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I agree with the other post .. both the "77" and the "N"
do not look like a authentic 1877 should
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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thAT'S awfully beat up for a fake.....of course, 1877 fakes have been around for a very long time. i'd steer clear
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have to agree it dose not look correct. With the pictures that DVcollector posted there is no question it looks fake.
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Before I looked at the other posts, I thought the tops of these 7s don't look right to me...I guess everyone thought so too. Didn't notice the shallow/bold 'N' at first.  |
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I agree with the other post .. both the "77" and the "N"
do not look like a authentic 1877 should  Both the digits of the 7s and the strong N's on the reverse tell me this one is fake. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I wonder how many albums this coin will pass through while the owner is blissfully unaware  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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It's up to $355, that is really sad.  We should all inform the seller. I will give him the benefit of the doubt that he is not intentionally trying to dupe someone. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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what us also sad is that someone is willing to pay that kind of $$ for a coin is poor shape like that. This coin has no eye appeal whatsoever.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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before reading your expert posts-- the 1st thing was those "7s' look funny and fat
Retired USAF 1983-2003
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Coinstar, no real expertise on my part--I had the same take on the date; the reverse clinched it.
Just think of the hassle people would avoid if they asked here before bidding on key dates?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just the reverse tells it is not a true '77 IHC quit easily. I can't believe anyone looking to spend that much on a coin would not know the attributes of the reverse. It's well documented. The date is just plain goofy looking. |
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Posted 02/16/2011 3:41 pm
