They are at it again. I cannot believe anyone will fall for this???? Sorry I don't know how to get link ??
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTA2OFg5M.../XbcAAOSwyZ5UmwdL/$_103.JPG?set_id=880000500F 1 of 3 images 1863 III Cent Piece Silver-CIVIL WAR ERA-great condition 90%- estate lot no junk ( 221643707379 ) I did it thanks !!
Wait! Didn't I just see the same exact coin in a completely different auction a couple day ago?? In fact, It looks like there are more auctions than that. I'm guessing he faked a lot of them, probably cast. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1863-III-Ce...condition-90-estate-lot-no-junk-/321569465827
Well, if you're right (I don't know the series well enough to opine) then someone sure got skunked.......
A pretty crude casting, although some shockingly fine detail was executed in some areas of the star and shield.
If this was a genuine 1863 3CS it would have to show 3 Lines around the perimeter the Star--the photo is not sharp enough (on purpose?) to judge if that detail is present.
Nope the three line was the type II 1854 - 1858 (Star and two outlines) The 1859 - 1873 has the star and one outline around it.