I came across this coin being discussed on another forum, and it seemed there were a variety of different opinions. I was wondering what our fine members here think? And I have setup a poll with anonymous responses. Please vote and or chime in. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-...504888&hash=item364d444271:g:5SYAAOSwYdxc1ztP
It sounds like he's been harassed by some questionable do-gooders as to whether the coin is authentic or not.
Looks genuine to me but I do not consider this a key date as the seller has advertised. Look at the other mintages on Trade Dollars. I would proceed with caution on this coin due to the seller's comments.
Definite damage (scratches) near Star 12. But the REALLY weird feature is the scratch all the way around the obverse just inside the dentils. Makes me think someone was thinking of doing something strange to the coin.
I've seen the other discussion on this. I'm going to say it's real with a older cleaning then a more recent one, I would not purchase this coin.
Hard to tell by looking at the photo. Like fake Silver Eagles, in a photo they look real. But comparing it side by side with a real one you can tell the difference in thickness and weight and magnet test. Would have been a sure thing if graded and slabbed by NCG/PCGS. Good luck and proceed with caution. I have seen fake older coins that were made in China. They are smart. They make them to appear old and our government does nothing to stop the flow into the US. So, I can't vote fake or real.
Just an observation. How does a coin that was not intended to circulate in the US be so worn and not have any chop marks?
If could have been used as a pocket piece or used as a worry stone. It could also have been circulated in places that don't use chop marks. Even though the US government minted Trade Dollars for use overseas (Asia to compete against dollar sized coins from other countries) they were allowed to circulate in the US. Trade Dollars were legal tender in the US until silver prices dropped, then that provision was repealed and the Treasury had to limit the coin to export demand only. In 1887 the US Treasury redeemed Trade Dollars that were not mutilated. Having a chop mark was mutilated. Other possibilities are in could have been placed in a rock tumbler to give it wear as in circulation condition. Lol
Sounds like something i have done many many years ago. I took an eraser and cleaned up my momma's cent collection dates. She handled it well
Ok got the wrong link. Original coin. Real damaged scratched cleaned. Looks like a ground find that got shined up
