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I just came across this listing for an 1854 $3.00 Princess. I really can't say why, but it just screamed "fake" to me. I may be 100% wrong, but something just doesn't look right. I am really interested to hear everybody's opinions. Give it a look and tell me what you think. (Disclaimer: I have no interest in the sale of this item.) http://cgi.ebay.com/1854-3-00-gold-...15?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item563fc6ed97

 

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Hard to comment on it's authenticity from the pictures...I'm leaning towards genuine by the look of the denticles... but no way to be sure... but I can say it has been heavily polished. Either way it's not even worth half of the asking price.

 

Unnatural color, for sure.

 

it is screaming polished to me.

 

Cleaned at best, fake at worst. Pass.

 

cleaned and bad photo. nobody should bid on that.

 

Polished for sure. Not a good deal at all.......

 

Indeed, with a sandblaster and for good measure, a belt sander (sarcastic)

That said, I don't see anything wrong pursuant to authenticity.

 

Cleaned and DEFINITELY overpriced. I wonder what the seller would think about the grade if he got it certified?!