Indian Cents

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Smojo, Apr 29, 2016.

  1. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    It's taken me a while to figure out what I was doing wrong but finally got it I think. I would like opinions on this 1863 Indian cent. I didn't pay much for it not sure if real or fake. Compared to my others it's just to nice. 20160423_174453775.jpg 20160423_174524904.jpg
     
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  3. Omegaraptor

    Omegaraptor Gobrecht/Longacre Enthusiast

    I don't see anything to make me believe that this coin is fake.
     
  4. kSigSteve

    kSigSteve Active Member

    It strikes me as odd.

    Very mushy Liberty.

    Base of the letters in United.

    I could be wrong. The best value I can add is I recommend not buying things if you are not sure they are real or not. At least I would not.

    Edit: her lips also look very weird.
     
  5. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    This is 1 of my favorites. The person I bought it from had it as AU 4 diamond. Next to my other Indians it just looks to clean I guess. I just recently got interested in them. Most of my collection falls in the silver catagory
     
  6. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Didn't pay more than willing to risk, but I agree
     
  7. ksparrow

    ksparrow Coin Hoarder Supporter

    I think it's suspect because the dentils from 9 to 12 on the obverse look malformed and pitted in places. Overall appearance of the obverse to me anyway is rather mushy. Can you post a sharper photo of the reverse, and /or a closer photo of the upper left dentils?
     
  8. old49er

    old49er Well-Known Member

    Nice coin. but maybe too nice. check your dimensions, If you have a caliper. if not ,weigh it. if you have a gram scale. you can easily check the weight, and dimentions with a google search, and see if it matches your coin. I found out today I had a fake. by another member here. Chinese and Russian counterfeits are rampant. do some research before purchase if posssible
     
  9. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Give me a few minutes to get it out, see what I can do
     
  10. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Considering the Coin, the Photography and maybe the price. I think you did very good. Nice coin I wouldn't mine having in my collection.

    Dave
     
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  11. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Be careful of that staple in the rug (12:00, reverse)......... devil.gif
     
  12. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Always on the look-out for coins and other things huh Ken ?
     
  13. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Best can do right now. 10x loupe. Storming here pretty good 20160429_181741-1.jpg
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  14. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    rofl.gif

    Just the 'crack pot in me Dave. :)
     
  15. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    Yes I saw that. It's a towel. I build airplanes always drag metal shaving everywhere I go.
     
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  16. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Nice coin, but I don't see the 4 diamonds. Weight, diameter and thickness would help to authenticate it.
     
  17. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter


    Hunker down and stay safe Smojo.
     
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  18. Smojo

    Smojo dreamliner

    It checks out. I thought same thing when I 1st opened the package. It's maybe .002 grams shy. Think that's still within tolerance as far as weight goes.
     
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  19. Mojavedave

    Mojavedave Senior Member

    Or maybe the crack IN the pot. :rolleyes:
    (Just kidding).
     
  20. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Nah. You're closer to Colorado than I am, and I ain't done that stuff for ages........Bourbon's better. :)
     
  21. old49er

    old49er Well-Known Member

    yes, I would think.002 would qualify as normal loss of material due to wear. congrats nice one. oops sorry Smojo. didn't mean to jump on your post
     
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