The trade dollar is an obvious fake. The stone mtn doesn't look to promising either.
Thanks for taking the time to read it. Anybody who wants to post photos of fake trade dollars there is welcome to do so. The more data the better.
the date is the giveaway. the rest is toxic icing on the putrid cake. If you want to learn more about trade dollar fakes try this thread I...
Looks nice 'n frosty!
My first reaction was, that cow sure has a long snaky tongue!
45-50 IMO
Another option: soak in acetone ,then wrap in brown paper and leave in desk drawer or on windowsill for a year or so. Amazing things can happen.
I hate returning coins, too. Since you bought it with an idea to sell, I think you will do fine.
I think anything under $100 for the 1877s would be reasonable.
Something about it seems off, esp. the look of the reverse. Those marks that go under CENTS strike me as unusual. But , I do not know the series.
If that came out of a roll, it's freaking amazing. I don't care if it's cleaned, dipped whatever, that is quite a score. High five!
given the old holder, assigned xf45, but nowadays 50-53. nice looking half dime!
It's very hard to grade from photos (duh!). I would infer this: from the buyer's photos, there is AU detail but xf luster. To me that suggests...
thanks, difficult to tell without seeing it up close.
I'm not sure about those 3 dark spots on the obv, that might preclude a straight grade. I would be inclined to accept the offer.
I would be upset to be lowballed like that too, but I don't think the thread should be deleted as it demonstrates buying tactics that are all too...
The rev looks like the remnants of a mount as Dougmeister pointed out. The obv has a number of tiny bumps and blobs that make me think it's a...
thanks Eduard, I did not know about the notched stars, nor that it is somewhat scarce. I appreciate the attribution!
I'll post the grades Monday PM.
Useful information about the secret service. Overall I don't think they have the time or resources to investigate issues with collector coins,...
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