Is this a fake?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Miko W, Nov 12, 2014.

  1. Miko W

    Miko W Active Member

    A vendor sent me this 1878 trade dollar for free with an order, and it's not in good enough shape for my collection, but I did notice it's missing the whole ribbon on the reverse. is it possible that it's worn completely off, or is this a fake?

    Please note: I already said I do not regard it as collectible, so please do not tell me I should bury and forget it, or stick it in my own obverse, or use it to tip the crook next time I am mugged. ;P

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    Last edited: Nov 12, 2014
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  3. gijoe76

    gijoe76 A Penny Saved is a Penny earned

    Can we see a picture of the obverse please?
     
  4. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Can you post the obverse, please?

    Chris
     
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  5. Miko W

    Miko W Active Member

    DOY! @ obverse/reverse. Edited my post. Here you go:

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  6. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Bad, bad fake.
     
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  7. Tom B

    Tom B TomB Everywhere Else

    Absolute fake.
     
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  8. Morgandude11

    Morgandude11 As long as it's Silver, I'm listening

    Grotesque looking. Super fake.
     
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  9. Taxidermist

    Taxidermist Collector of US/IL/RU/DE

    Such design did not exist, fantasy piece possibly made to fool collectors.
     
  10. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Don't know anything about the series but I think I know enough to say that is a fake :)
     
  11. Kirkuleez

    Kirkuleez 80 proof

    Fake, it has the wrong reverse. No wait, it has the wrong obverse.
     
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  12. Ethan

    Ethan Collector of Kennedy's

    Well I guess by that reaction...its Silver!
     
  13. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    Most likely loaded with lead and other heavy metals.
     
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