Counterfeit Morgan Dollars

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  1. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    My son came over with a box of Morgan Dollars he bought from an auction house for about $1 each. We confirmed that they were counterfeit by weighing them. They each weigh about 23 grams. They are very nice looking coins and could pass for authentic to an unknowing person. He has several thoughts for artwork. IMG_7473.JPG IMG_7474.JPG IMG_7475.JPG IMG_7476.JPG IMG_7477.JPG
     
    Inspector43, Sep 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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  3. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Luckily, all the counterfeits I've some how ended up with I got for free.

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    Mr. Numismatist, Sep 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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  4. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

     
    green18, Sep 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    As least it wasn’t a great deal of money.
     
    Collecting Nut, Sep 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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  6. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    You can always donate counterfeits and whizzed coins to a coin club so people can see what they look like.
     
    longnine009, Sep 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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  7. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Have him create a Morgan Mural artwork like they do with Pennies. :jawdrop:
     
    SensibleSal66, Sep 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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  8. capthank

    capthank Well-Known Member

    Are the Morgans magnetic? Just wondering.
     
    capthank, Sep 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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  9. KBBPLL

    KBBPLL Well-Known Member

    Make one of these.
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    KBBPLL, Sep 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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  10. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Collecting for 49 years Moderator

    Some kind of art project does seem a good use for them. What are some of his ideas?
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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  11. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    No
     
    Inspector43, Sep 8, 2025 at 4:08 AM
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  12. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    An acrylic table top or a frame to hang on the wall.
     
    Inspector43, Sep 8, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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  13. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    He knew what he was getting and was OK with it.
     
    Inspector43, Sep 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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  14. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Collecting for 49 years Moderator

    I'd pay a buck apiece for good quality fake Morgan dollars like that, if I was gonna do a tabletop or something like that. Good use for 'em.
     
    lordmarcovan, Sep 8, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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  15. Gilbert

    Gilbert Part time collector Supporter

    Wouldn’t it be great if they were 90%? (or higher)
     
    Gilbert, Sep 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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  16. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    All of them, regardless of date, have the same reverse. They all weigh 23 grams. I am guessing that they were made by the same person.
    How can we find out if they have any silver?
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    Inspector43, Sep 8, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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  17. messydesk

    messydesk Well-Known Member

    Were these knowingly sold as counterfeits by a licensed auctioneer? No bueno!
     
    messydesk, Sep 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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  18. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I will have to ask my son. He bought them for less than $1 each. There must have been some indication.
     
    Inspector43, Sep 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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  19. capthank

    capthank Well-Known Member

    Great, let us know what he says.
     
    capthank, Sep 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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  20. capthank

    capthank Well-Known Member

    Were all of the coins with the same weight?
     
    capthank, Sep 8, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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  21. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    It was a novelty item and, yes, they all weigh just over 23 grams.
     
    Inspector43, Sep 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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