Easiest fake Seated Liberty Dollar to spot on eBay ever

I didn't even need to ask Doug about this one!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCARCE-1873-U-S-SEATED-LIBERTY-DOLLAR-/131402219328

Edit: look at the reverse... eagle's left wing...right-hand side of the coin...

 

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Since I don't collect any of the SL issues and therefore not familiar with their appearance it would be helpful if you'd point out the keys to your diagnosis.
I DO note that the surfaces appear "rough", even the devices.

 

I had a local guy once who had a seated dollar for sale (he runs a pawn and coin shop), i held that thing for half an hour looking it over and even came back with more knowledge one day to make sure I didnt get burned. Turns out it was a fake. It was supposed to have the motto for that year and didnt. I was so happy I didnt purchase that coin.

His reaction was funny when I told him it was fake. He threw it over his shoulder onto the floor. I went back in several months later. Right back in his case. SMH.

 

Look at the reverse. COPY in the wing might be a dead giveaway

 

Or I might be having some pareidolia

 

I totally missed that.
It's well hidden in the deep shading on the right.

 

Yeah, maybe not that easy to spot, but once you see it... ;-)

Since the seller is somewhat near me, I sent them a nice message instead of directly reporting them to eBay.

 

I did both. I emailed them letting them know as it seemed unintentional, and reported it just in case they decide to take the low road and see what happens.

Someone was already a bidiot with the initial bid. Assuming they werent bidding to protect other buyers

 

LOL! Yep, that one's rather blatant. "COPY" hiding in the shadows.

 

Probably not even Silver, some one should tell him George II last issue was 1754