mtnstyne Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Does anyone see any problems with this coin asside from excessive wear? I think I get a great deal on it but was wondering if it is geniune and what you would put at it for a value. thanks. And these are the sellers pics so they pretty much suck. Link to post Share on other sites
James_OldeTowne Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 It's a cheap fake. Link to post Share on other sites
mtnstyne Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 ok, thanks for the quick response Link to post Share on other sites
Just Bob Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 There is an old saying in the coin game: "Buy the book before you buy the coin." In other words, before you spend your hard-earned money on a coin, do some research, and learn as much about it as you can. Not only will you spend your money with more wisdom, but you will enjoy the learning, as well. Hopefully, this wasn't too expensive a lesson. Just make sure that you learn something from it. Link to post Share on other sites
BillJones Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 This item is a fake, and it's not even a close copy. Everything is wrong. The devices like the stars, the eagle and Ms. Liberty are all smaller than the artwork you see on the genuine piece. It's almost like a piece of play money it's so far off from the real thing. Link to post Share on other sites
WoodenJefferson Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Oh my....I know it is not a US Mint product, I don't think it's even a Chinese copy, even they make them better than this one. Where was the seller located? Good luck to you in the future. Link to post Share on other sites
mtnstyne Posted May 22, 2010 Author Share Posted May 22, 2010 It was actually a 2 coin deal and I was looking at a Morgan that was listed with it and this was just being sold with the Morgan. I don't know anything about trades so that is why I posted it. I didn't make an offer so nothing lost. thanks for all your quick responses though...saved me some dough Link to post Share on other sites
MarkFeld Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I don't want to sound mean, but if you didn't know that coin was a counterfeit, you shouldn't even be considering buying coins of that type, regardless of price. Link to post Share on other sites
123cents Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 That's not even a good fake. Link to post Share on other sites
bsshog40 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 Agreed, very bad fake! Link to post Share on other sites
jesbroken Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 As you are fairly new to the forum and may not be familiar with most members, I will give you a heads up. All of the negative responses that you received with this post are for your benefit. These gentlemen(ladies if any should respond) are of the utmost in character and knowledge regarding U.S. Coins(not dissing foreign here) and only have your best interests in mind. So please take the advice as it was meant and you will be better equipped in knowledge to make these purchases and as previously said will enjoy the hobby so much more. Best of luck and if I haven't already said to you, Welcome to the Forum. Jim Link to post Share on other sites
No+4Me Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 If you buy trade dollars, it's good to be familiar with the different design styles-- this particular koin has a type 1 reverse, not used after 1876, which quickly outs it as a fake. Link to post Share on other sites
rrantique Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Does anyone see any problems with this coin asside from excessive wear? I think I get a great deal on it but was wondering if it is geniune and what you would put at it for a value. thanks. And these are the sellers pics so they pretty much suck. Pretty much says it all. Link to post Share on other sites
michael Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 agreed extremely bad fake Link to post Share on other sites
RockMyAmadeus Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 It actually looks like a kid made it.... Link to post Share on other sites
TomB Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Mark (coinguy1) wrote exactly what I was thinking. Link to post Share on other sites
