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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;DMPL, post: 428531, member: 15534&quot;]Have a 1876-S Trade Dollar that I recently won on eBay enroute. Seller said that his father had picked it up while he was working in Indo-China many years ago. Does have a 100% rating with over 700 transactions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Purposely did not show the coin&#039;s photos because you can&#039;t really tell much about the coin from the picture.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I have always been suspicious of bogus Trade Dollars and am even more so now that I have one of my own to examine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I need some advice on what to look for when the coin arrives. Fortunately I have the excellent picture below to use as reference.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I do know to check the weight although that may be off a little since the coin will be in a stapled 2X2.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also know to check whether or not the substructure material is magnetic (better not be).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That is the extent of my expertise, and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. BTW the coin will grade out at XF.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b245/6Sigma/TradeDollar.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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