Junk Dollar, is it fake?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by kforbes862, Oct 4, 2023.

  1. kforbes862

    kforbes862 Well-Known Member

    I got this today along with several proof sets from African and Middle Eastern countries. Is it possibly genuine, or does it scream fake? I'm trying to experiment to get better pictures. 20231004_132159.jpg 20231004_132223.jpg
     
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  3. LakeEffect

    LakeEffect Average Circulated

    It doesn't scream fake but it's also outside my area of expertise. Someone more knowledgeable about Asian coins will chime in and ID it.

    [edit] Googled "Asian coin with a junk on it" and got lucky....

    https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces16370.html
     
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  4. derkerlegand

    derkerlegand Well-Known Member

    I don't know for sure, but the details seem unevenly worn and mushy to me.
     
  5. Evan8

    Evan8 A Little Off Center

    Most likely fake. There are a lot of these fakes on ebay all with the same look.

    Legit ones graded by PCGS are not cheap so, "to good to be true" comes to mind.
     
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  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    It definitely looks "off".
     
  7. ldhair

    ldhair Clean Supporter

    No luster or detail. No hits. Really smooth surfaces.
    I don't believe its real unless someone worked on it.
     
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  8. Heavymetal

    Heavymetal Supporter! Supporter

    Better odds at a casino
     
  9. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    To me the color looks weird unless it's the photography.
     
  10. Jersey magic man

    Jersey magic man Supporter! Supporter

    Looks like the "coins" you can buy on temu.com. All copies without the word copy on them. I don't know why the Customs Dept. lets them get away with it!
     
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  11. mlov43

    mlov43 주화 수집가

    The "no hits" observation is especially telling, isn't it?
     
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