Hello everyone, So last Saturday i was at a city auction of seized estates by the county. I bought a Lot full of mixed coins..Came across these coin. I also finally received the new 2018 Mega Red Book. So i started searching thru it, and found that the Lil Clouds above the stars are very much smaller than the actual book shows. Making me believe its a fake. BUT i just want to be sure, So i'm here asking for an extra opinion. Could it be a fake? Many thanks in advance.
To me it seems suspect how so many of these types of 'seized' property type auctions end up having counterfeit coins in there lots. Makes me wonder if the 3rd parties that are often contracted to run these auctions seed a few lots with knowingly fake coins hoping to increase their take.
As others have said, basically the only thing that is right is it is some metal and round. Everything else about it is wrong. It's fake. Good job realizing it's fake. Another easy way to know it's fake: A real 1804 silver dollar is worth 7 figures. Basically the most sought after United States coin ever. There is no way one of these would be around some seized estate sale without everyone knowing.
my avatar shows an authentic Draped Bust....business strikes vary slightly from these....but this will give you a general idea...hope this helps
