I can't quite put my finger on it, but.....

Something just doesn't seem quite right with this coin:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1858-American...14&_trkparms=72:1294|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318


What do you guys think?

 

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I don't see anything that indicates it's counterfeit. There's a color splotch on the back, and that is often a good sign.

The scan is absolutely flat and shows no luster. If the coin is that lusterless, I would pass. As opposed to photos, scans often understate the luster, so it's possible the coin is better than indicated.

The coin has a lot of detail. I would agree it is XF. It's missing some detail on the leaves at the top of the wreath.

 

I would guess AU-50 or 55. It looks real to me.

 

I think the coin is authentic and the seller seems to have graded it right in the pocket EF45 to AU50 .


jazzcoins joe

 

genuine.

 

Thanks all.
What bothered me are the dentils on the obverse. They seem a bit too sharp/well defined and standing out from the rim. But i guess it is OK.

 

There's something going on on the reverse rim at the right...

 

I hadn't noticed that. It's a cud.

 

I didn't notice that my self a little cud on the reverse about 2 o'clock

jazzcoins Joe

 

definitely a real coin... shame about the splotch...

 

It looks genuine to me, also a couple of spots of green on the reverse, so corrosion would be a concern