Possible legit 1804 Bust or simply a full fledge BUST.

[LTlll]

Came across this 1804 for sale as an original, I know the lieklyhood it’s legitimate is near zero but would like opinions. What are dead give aways that it’s a fraud? Thanks 

[physics-fan3.14]

Not even remotely close. That's the sort of thing you'd get at a flea market. Extremely poor cast copy. 

Just compare it with a picture of a real one - you'll see about a hundred differences. 

[LTlll]

Thank you for your input. 

[e1cnr]

it is poured and not struck

[Conder101]

Actually it probably is struck not poured.

[jtryka]

Looks to be made of non-silver (check to see if magnetic, lots of Chinese fakes are steel).  Also check the edges and diameter.  It's not impossible to find, but if you did find a real 1804 dollar at a flea market, you're the luckiest person alive on planet earth!

[rrantique]

[rrantique]

[bluegrassriver]

Call the Szechaun Police now! We got 'em on camera

[Jade Collection]

not even close to the real thing