Too good to be true?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Tre, Sep 30, 2009.

  1. Tre

    Tre Member

    *Blows the dust off his account*

    I've been eyeing this coin on eBay:
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    It looks too nice to be from the 1830's.. and this cheap. The seller is in Turkey so I suppose that could explain their price and it's availability, but I'm worried that it's counterfeit. Any advice?
     
    Tre, Sep 30, 2009
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  3. FreezerBurn

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    What is it supposed to be? I mean what is it advertised to be by the seller?
     
    FreezerBurn, Sep 30, 2009
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  4. georgiansilver

    georgiansilver Senior Member

    Take a look at UK Ebay site... SEARCH for item no 390034994704 to find one similar. Best wishes, Mike.
     
    georgiansilver, Sep 30, 2009
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  5. FreezerBurn

    FreezerBurn Member

    A copper LEPTON from the Greek Isles?

    My 2nd edition Standard Catalog of World Coins 1801 - 1900 says

    FINE $2
    VF $7
    EF $20
     
    FreezerBurn, Sep 30, 2009
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  6. Tre

    Tre Member

    It's a 1 Lepton coin from the Ionian Islands, 1834. Most coins from the Ionians that I've seen have been quite pricey, but if you're seeing $20, then it all seems to be in line.
     
    Tre, Sep 30, 2009
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  7. DCH

    DCH Member

    $30+shipping? Way overpriced for the condition.....F/VF details, Damaged.
     
    DCH, Sep 30, 2009
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