Is my 1928 peace dollar real?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by coincollector_9, Jan 22, 2012.

  1. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    The previous picture really nails it. I don't have the software to make a tiny portion of the photo have that much detail.
     
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  3. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    I just reposted the OP's close-up from post #15. It's also the reverse of a 1921. If I could find my VAM book, there might be a reference to that gouge within [O]NE.
     
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  4. Neal

    Neal Well-Known Member

    On this close-up, the rim looks off to me, as well. Could that line along the rim be from the mold for casting? Still learning.
     
  5. Mike Thorne

    Mike Thorne Well-Known Member

    Personally, I would want it certified. Send it to ANACS.
     
  6. yakpoo

    yakpoo Member

    Possibly, I would have to see it close up. It's clearly a cast fake (imo). The fact that the rays are that of a 1921 confirms it.

    1921:
    1921-Peace-New.jpg

    1928:
    1928-Peace-New.jpg

    OP's Coin:
    1928 Peace_Op.jpg
     
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  7. Cliff Reuter

    Cliff Reuter Well-Known Member

    A counterfeit for sure based on the 4 rays and Yakpoo's great image of the "Acne". Also, look at the right side of the rock the eagle is standing on. The branches and rays don't come close to a real Peace dollar reverse. (It's a shame the weight was never posted by the OP. )

    I don't collect Peace dollars but remember a thread recently that was talking about another 1922 high relief peace dollar being found and sold. It had the high relief reverse that was used in 1921 (4 rays under ONE was one diagnostic if my memory serves me correctly.)
     
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  8. John Johnson

    John Johnson Well-Known Member

    At first I was thinking it looks real to me, but now I believe it's a pretty good fake. I didn't find anything on the obverse that indicates a fake, but on the reverse the leaves in front of the foot are completely wrong. Not even close, which is odd, since I was believing everything else about the coin.
     
  9. john65999

    john65999 Well-Known Member

    not all are magnetic, i have 4 or 5 peace and morgan, some carved hobo style, others plain, i got em from china for 2.99 ea and free shipping and a 6 month wait, lol wanted em for comparison
     
  10. Vertigo

    Vertigo Did someone say bust?

    There's even non magnetic counterfeit coins that are the proper weight...
     
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  11. john65999

    john65999 Well-Known Member

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    the examples i have are non-ferrous and 21.9 grams ea. not sure to size as i do not have a micrometer
     
  12. Packrat

    Packrat Well-Known Member

    I thought it looks cast also.
     
  13. Mike Thornton

    Mike Thornton Learning something new everyday.

    Looks fake to me. The reverse is that of a 1921, but I find no reference for a gouge in the O on VamWorld.
     
  14. usmc 6123

    usmc 6123 Active Member

    Holy crap can't you get an f...... magnet.
     
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  15. Vess1

    Vess1 CT SP VIP Supporter

    That should be a quick and easy test that should have been ruled out before this thread was even posted. Next a ring test. Tap another coin on it and see if it rings. Closeups of the reeds. As someone else stated many fakes are non-ferrous, non -magnetic anyway so just because a magnet doesn't stick to it isn't a reason to get excited. It's just a quick way to rule out the most basic of counterfeits.
     
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