Is this a fake?

Pics of rim.

 

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According to my point of view, this coin looks good.

 

So, I sent this coin in for grading... (a freebie from anacs) I was pretty sure that the coin was not cleaned, but after some of the comments on this thread, I was unsure of what to expect for a grade.
I was happy with the outcome. The coin received a straight grade of EF-40.

 

Steve66, posted: "Can you elaborate a little please?"

Sorry I didn't see your question until now. You got a GIFT! I posted that the reverse was whizzed due to the upturned edges of some design elements. I guess it was only HEAVILY POLISHED! The surface of those coins should NOT be shiny, bright silver.

That's the trouble with weaseling around and determining "market acceptability." The reverse is either polished or it is not. Congratulations, ANACS decided it is not and that's what counts, right?

 

I was trying to start a discussion with no luck.

The smooth nature of the reverse surface indicates that it was buffed at some time and then toned back to a pleasing gray color. Only the bright lights used while making the initial image shows that shiny reflection. An original circulated coin will not look like that - even with bright lights. The rim hits on a large old coin as this are not too bad. A Morgan dollar collector might be a little tougher. Of course, all this is just my opinion.

 

Thanks for your opinions lnsider.

I hope you do know, that you can’t grade a coin using a pic.
You can only give your opinion.

 

Authoritative authentication is ALWAYS recommended when trying to figure out pieces that are known to be counterfeited.

 

Steve66, posted: "Thanks for your opinions lnsider.

I hope you do know, that you can’t grade a coin using a pic.
You can only give your opinion."

Thanks! Yes, I guess I never thought of that: "Of course, all this is just my opinion."