A casting would have a separation line somewhere wouldn't it? Or the indication of one? Hard to tell with pictures :(
Catch 22 @-jeffB - you may have to ruin it to find out if its genuine.... Devious plan on their part.
coating would also account for the "pitting"...just my 2 cents :)
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Idk what a modern cast looks like - but to me it kind of looks like it could have been coated. On the edge I see globs & some of the grooves seem...
Guaranteed to pass the first 2 things I would check - weight & magnetic...
LoL - somehow I'd bet you did ok on it as well ;)
I've wondered about that - If they Used silver it would always be worth scrap price if it didn't pass as a real coin. Minimizes the down side I...
Someone posted a video of the "Slide test" - I can't find the thread but it looked easy enough to set up - might tell you if it isn't silver.
So you pretty much got paid to take them home with you huh @furryfrog02 ? ;)
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Mine as well @Devyn5150 - better pics please @furryfrog02 :)
Wouldn't That be Sweet @Inspector43 ! I think some are Iron....
I'm starting to wonder if I'm confusing a fake edge with a 100+ year old Worn edge. :meh:
Happy almost Anniversary @Shrews1994 - & f.y.i. I've learned a few things from your posts too! Keep up the good work :)
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I see fake edges everywhere now @Collecting Nut - not sure any of the morgans I've actually held are genuine.
He keeps it in his wallet. :banghead:
Originally I thought it had just been thoroughly cleaned - it popped in my head tonight & I asked if I could have another look. The edge is wrong.
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