New Guy Question, Is This Fake? Morgan 1880 CC

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lrogge1979 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 3:44 pm I just bought my first coin. Still learning about them, but I'm scarred I bought a fake, any opinions would be appreciated. Report this Post to the Staff

TheDepreso Valued Member 63 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 3:47 pm Looks suspicious. The texture and the strike don't seem right. How much did you pay for it and where did you get it? Report this Post to the Staff
lrogge1979 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 3:52 pm i got it on ebay. I bought 4 other coins with it, they all look good though. Report this Post to the Staff
TheDepreso Valued Member 63 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 4:01 pm US Seller with good feedback? Report this Post to the Staff
southsav Pillar of the Community 2224 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 4:17 pm Hard to tell from the pics, I don't see anything that stands out as suspicious except the way in which it has wear. I haven't looked at many worn coins as all mine are AU - MS 65. Have you weighed it? Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 4:27 pm I don't see anything obviously fake about it. Weighing it is probably your best way to determine, however. and Report this Post to the Staff
mshev Valued Member United States 312 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 4:36 pm I agree about the texture appearing a little weird but not having enough info otherwise. Assuming it's real, it's definitely been pretty significantly cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
mycrob Pillar of the Community United States 2602 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 4:44 pm I think it's been cleaned, which makes it look unnatural. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 5:07 pm As far as being genuine it looks fine. The heavy wear and harsh cleaning bring the value well under $100 though. It looks remarkably like this piece that sold on Heritage last summer for $89: http://coins.ha.com/common/view_ite...e=PCGS210082 ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinstar Pillar of the Community United States 1510 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 5:12 pm see if it sticks to a magnet-- I've seen fake Morgans do that Retired USAF 1983-2003 Report this Post to the Staff
Las_Vegas_Larry Pillar of the Community United States 817 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 7:50 pm I don't think it is a good coin. Check the MM, for 1880-CCs, at the Heritage Auction site. The MM on your coin appears too large and c' are too round. I don't know how to put the site in yet. Report this Post to the Staff
Las_Vegas_Larry Pillar of the Community United States 817 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 7:54 pm I hope this helps. This is from a 1880-cc. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinstar Pillar of the Community United States 1510 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 10:06 pm Quote: I just bought my first coin. Still learning about them, if your new at coins you should start lower--like pennies-- there alot cheaper (just my .02) Retired USAF 1983-2003 Edited by Coinstar 05/09/2011 10:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
numismaniac Valued Member United States 361 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 11:01 pm I agree with coinstar. Start with inexpensive coins and do a lot of reading. I was looking for some info on the seller - feedback rating, length of selling history. That can tell us a lot. Not to say that a fake cannot work its way into a legitimate sellers listings. If it does though, you will get your $ back. I can't tell for sure from the photo. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 05/09/2011 11:03 pm Your coin has VG/Details and has been cleaned. Other than that, I'm convinced it's the real deal. Is this a scan? Sometimes scans give lower level grade silver coins the appearance of being cleaned. swcoin.ecrater.com Edited by vermontensium 05/09/2011 11:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff
thecoinczar Valued Member United States 455 Posts	Posted 05/10/2011 04:43 am Although the coin has been harshly cleaned it looks like the real thing. I would do what the others have advised. Weigh the coin to make sure that it is correct. I may be slightly lower than the norm due to the wear on it. Also try the magnet test and you could even take it to a local dealer and ask him or her to take a good look at it. With all of that out of the way, congratulations on your new acquisition and welcome to our forum! Report this Post to the Staff
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