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  1. calcol liked dcarr's post in the thread 1874 Trade Dollar Carson City.

    After a little closer examination, I would say that they are positively fake. Compare the two circled areas where the vertical wheat...

    fake_trade_12.jpg Feb 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
  2. calcol replied to the thread 1874 Trade Dollar Carson City.

    Thanks Dan. Not surprising, but you know way more about die production and prep than I could ever learn. Cal

    Feb 12, 2025 at 5:09 PM
  3. calcol liked dcarr's post in the thread 1874 Trade Dollar Carson City.

    The obverse die for both coins has exactly the same die lapping effects in the same places. Note the area of the gown folds just to the...

    Feb 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
  4. calcol replied to the thread 1874 Trade Dollar Carson City.

    Hi Dan, Could the obverse dies have been produced from the same hub in Philadelphia and then shipped to Carson City and San Francisco?...

    Feb 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
  5. calcol replied to the thread 1874 Trade Dollar Carson City.

    Nice pair of trade dollars!! I don't think precision grading can be done from photos, but these appear to have a slight bit of wear. I...

    Feb 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
  6. calcol liked marbury518's post in the thread 1874 Trade Dollar Carson City.

    [ATTACH] Interested in the grade of this coin I picked up please. Rather dark uneven toning but I thought the eagle looked detailed and...

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