Thanks for trying. One would think that eBay could program listings to catch this type of abuse. I keep reporting 1893-S Morgan Dollars that are...
I would suspect it was a poor gold mix which caused a planchet lamination which fell off before striking and a slightly cracked planchet. Poor...
Your coin, when enlarged, does not match any known genuine varieties on VamWorld. I suspect it is fake or altered. Return it before you lose...
Canadian grading is stricter than US. Your coin would be fortunate if it got a fair 2 although a Poor 1 is more likely. I don't know any...
HI. Based on the positioning of the 1 on the obverse, it appears you have the VAM 11 Far Date. When you check a good picture of the VAM 2, you...
Not all counterstamped coins are post mint damage. 1,389 1848 CAL. quarter eagles were stamped while the coin was still in the die since there is...
I will say counterfeit. First thing I would do is check the metal content with XRF since the weight is correct. Then check the coin for known...
Very good photographs for me to enlarge. More questions? As you look at the obverse of the coin, could you take another picture of the right...
Thanks for the weight. Another question? Above the knee and to the right is a dot or raised dot or piece of metal when I enlarge the photo. Can...
All known 1873 dies have the arrow point between the 2 and 0 ( type 1 reverse) as I mentioned. The OP's coin is correct for this characteristic....
Counterfeit. For those who are able, do a forensic diagnostic analysis of the die characteristics of a genuine 1873 Trade Dollar (circulation...
The Point you make is Dealers buying coins in bulk and getting a counterfeit or altered coin in Their purchase. Did that dealer Accidently sell...
I don't believe any legitimate, knowledgeable coin dealer will ACCIDENTLY sell a fake. There are enough books written about the die...
Hello DJ's Mom. Like most here have said, a few pictures will help to evaluate your coins. The 1878 7/8 tail feather comes with many varieties....
I'm not an eBay sniper. I am an eBay and coin show and coin dealer cherrypicker. Over my 66 years of coin collecting I have purchased over $4,000...
Another coin to study. It appears the lamination was in place when the original coin was struck and then it flipped over which is a reason for...
That is an interesting coin to study. I'd like to see some edge (side) photos of the error and coin. The die that was used for the error appears...
Looks like you have an 1879 counterfeit 8 tail feathers. Need I say any more. Welcome to Coin Talk. Enjoy collecting.
Hi. I don't know the chemical composition of your contaminant and if it is rust. Have you thought of trying CLR from JELMAR? If you do soak it...
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