Friend of a friend called. I’ve got some coins…

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Heavymetal, Sep 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM.

  1. Heavymetal

    Heavymetal Supporter! Supporter

    Thanks. Hadn’t even looked closely. Told the owner immediately that if it’s not graded, it’s probably counterfeit. That’s why I posted it first on here.
     
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  3. Dynoking

    Dynoking Well-Known Member

    It may be me looking (glancing) at Morgans in flips inside a plastic album page but many of them may have a polished appearance.
    I also agree with others that the Trade Dollar is likely a fake.
    Just my opinion that nobody asked for. YM/OMV.

    Happy Collecting.
     
  4. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    Trade dollar looks fake to me. Look at the details on Liberty's head and hair. dentils are weak to non existent in a number of areas on both sides. Has an overall granular look to it. I believe it's cast.
     
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  5. Heavymetal

    Heavymetal Supporter! Supporter

    Just getting them out of the flips. Haven’t found any that were polished, yet
    Stay tuned
     
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  6. capthank

    capthank Well-Known Member

    VSS?
     
  7. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I wouldn’t stop there . . . The mint mark on the 32-D quarter is chased. It’s too big, and the surrounding depression in the field is a dead giveaway.
     
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  8. Barney McRae

    Barney McRae Well-Known Member

    Variety Slabbing Service. I believe a member of ours, Messy Desk owns it.
     
  9. KBBPLL

    KBBPLL Well-Known Member

    A lot of them look like that though, so probably needs an expert in-hand. Look at the PCGS gallery for low grade examples, like this one.
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  10. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Acknowledged. I see a few that look that way. I’m not sure why a genuine die would have a raised mound where the mint mark gets stamped, but that does appear to be the case.
     
  11. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    For 1932-D and S quarters, more than one dealer has told me "if it looks bad, it's probably good, and if it looks good, it's probably bad."
     
  12. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Yes I agree, the Trade dollar looks fake and that quarter may have a glued on MM but that's okay cause Heavy has tons of other coins that are definitely legit! :smuggrin:
     
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