1882 Carson City Morgan - Real or Fake?

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  1. goldrealmoney79

    goldrealmoney79 Active Member

    Reasons why I am suspicious: Grainy cast like looking surfaces on reverse, has the indicative hit on eagles breast

    However it appears to have some toning and real wear on the observe, so unless artificially circulated, there is a chance to my novice yes its genuine.

    More experienced collectors, what is the verdict?
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/225805506403?
     
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Same here. I'm a novice when it comes to Morgan's but it does look suspicious. 5d4b3caf935075e3f7b835aa_thought-leadership-ohmconnect-t-o-u-rates-emoji.png
     
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  4. Jeffjay

    Jeffjay Well-Known Member

    I'm no expert but the denticals look off to me on the obverse.
     
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  5. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    This one does not look good. Out of focus photo. Look at reverse stars!
    And oh man like Jeffjay said, those denticle on the reverse, left side.
    Only item seller has listed. nope, nope, nope...
     
  6. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    I'm skeptical also but you also have to follow your intuition and common sense, which I know you will.
     
  7. rte

    rte Well-Known Member

  8. -jeffB

    -jeffB Greshams LEO Supporter

    Not sure which is blurrier, the photo or the actual coin's details. Reported.

    Images for post-hoodie preservation:

    bogus-1882cc-06oct2023-obv.jpeg
    bogus-1882cc-06oct2023-rev.jpeg
     
  9. Hommer

    Hommer Curator of Semi Precious Coinage

    Liberty is sporting dreads.
     
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  10. Jack D. Young

    Jack D. Young Well-Known Member

    Common bad CC reverse used for various dates by the counterfeiters...
     
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  11. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Why show them what they are doing wrong, only helps them make it better in my opinion! Just like any advertising for humpy-dumpy-rumpy, either way it's still exposure.
     
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  12. Jack D. Young

    Jack D. Young Well-Known Member

    If it helps collectors and the Hobby I'm for it...

    Seller ended the auction.
     
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  13. KBBPLL

    KBBPLL Well-Known Member

    That fake reverse is so easy to spot now.
     
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