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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;-jeffB, post: 26355087, member: 27832&quot;]I don&#039;t think the 1878-CC is genuine. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> For starters, it&#039;s got blobby letters and stars on the obverse, and it has that fake-patina look that&#039;s still common on fakes.</p><p><br /></p><p>The 1903-S has a different look, but I&#039;m suspicious of it based on the company it&#039;s keeping.</p><p><br /></p><p>Edit to add: I know what that 1903-S was tickling in my memory. The pawn shop I used to frequent once had a bunch of 1901 Morgans newly displayed - five or six of them, I think, all glistening with luster.</p><p><br /></p><p>I asked for a closer look, mainly to check the mint marks. Not a mint mark on the bunch.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, an uncirculated 1901-P Morgan is a strong four-figure coin, and these were remarkably free of bag marks. A <i>gem</i> 1901-P is a <i>six-</i>figure coin. <i>Five or six</i> gem 1901-P Morgans would be... improbable.</p><p><br /></p><p>I called this to the shop&#039;s attention. I don&#039;t remember exactly how it shook out, but I <i>think</i> that either we found they were attracted to a magnet, or they were way light.</p><p><br /></p><p>I expect the store ate them; I can&#039;t imagine they were able to go back on whoever sold or pawned the things.</p><p><br /></p><p>In your case, if it turns out I&#039;m right, I hope you got them from eBay or someplace with comparable buyer protection. Actually, I <i>hope</i> I&#039;m wrong and you&#039;re a big winner on this pair -- but I&#039;m not optimistic. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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