YOU be the Judge.

Yep, one of the best ways to tell is weigh it. If you don't have a scale, get one from eBay, they're inexpensive. And, measure it. If it's the correct weight and size, probably genuine. Counterfeiters don't like to use precious metals.

 

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powder scale would work also wouldn't it?

 

Not sure what a powder scale is - I can only imagine. Any scale that weighs grams would work. Mine only weighs to a 10th gram, but one that weighs to 100th gram would be nice, but more expensive. Then compare the weight to that given in The Red Book. A trade Dollar should weigh 27.22 grams with a diameter of 38.1 mm.

 

And don't forget your magnet.

 

Weight is weight. There are threads on mass here, also. EUREKA, I've lost it!

Or words to that affect....effect.....whatever.:hammer:

 

i guess powder scale for reloading would measure grains not grams. not sure if there is an accurate conversion or not. how far off are fake coins? <1 gram?

 

If it weights to grains they can be converted to grams....if you think about it.

 

And a real 420 grain TD weighs in at 27.2155g. Since they were intended for use as a known weight of silver, tolerances were pretty tight, and a planchet 8% too light would never have made it out of the Mint.

Look at the difference between the ones at the top and the ones at the bottom. Especially in a scan which is looking straight on at the coin, the denticles should be the same length and weight completely around the circumference.

 

The world is so simple

http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/units/weight/weight.grain.en.html

 

thanks for the conversion

 

No markings indicating a copy or replica.

 

I'm Down - But not out.

 

First thing I tried. The coin is non-magnetic.

 

I'm certain it's a fake. The dentils are irregular, and very weak in spots. other problems TNTC (too numerous to count).