well, here are two cast counterfeit "Silver" Dollars. These are Horribly done, and I can't imagine anyone would be fooled. But here are some pictures for you folks to save to your computers if you'd like. I picked them up for 5 dollars each. Seated Liberty: You can tell this is a counterfeit because: The stars on the obverse are not uniform in shape. It is Magnetic. Look at the date. The reeded edge is randomly missing reeds. The denticles are not uniform in spacing and size. Upon close magnification the stars and Lady Liberty are "grainy and pitted". Surprisingly the weight is 27.36 grams. relatively close to the necessary weight. Here is the Flowing hair Dollar: 20.90 grams as opposed to 26.96 grams the stars are not uniform. Grainy details missing denticles Rotated reverse The left wing does not stick past the wreath Is that a chicken or an eagle?
Still nice to have to study counterfeits , definately worth what you paid . Thanks for sharing . rzage
absolutely, I bought them knowing they were counterfeits. and 5 dollars is extremely reasonable IMO. I've had them for a while, but tonight is the first time I've sat down and studied them, very interesting to say the least.
The 1795 really stands out as a fake, but to the unenlightened.....? Thanks for posting Snaz, eye opener for those less wary.
Franklin may have pushed for a design looking more like a turkey? That's what he wanted the national bird to be.
As you know, a reeded edge on a 1795 Silver Dollar is a dead giveaway the coin is a fake. Not so on an 1872 Silver Dollar.
These don't look like the J-man's coins. His are a little more convincing, and are getting better all the time.
