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1804 silver dollar

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Hello,

My husband and I are currently living in Thailand and are coming back to the states in a month. One of my husbands students is considering buying this coin but we are unsure if it is authentic or not. She did a magnet test on it (because I read online that that is something we should do) and it didn't stick to the magnets. If any of you could tell us if this looks like it is something that we should look further into, we would appreciate it. I don't have to weight or the measurements right now though.

Thanks so much!
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Class I examples were made circa 1834 - these all have lettered edges and no rust pit in the field just left of the top leaf of the olive branch on the reverse. Only 8 examples are known.

Class II examples were made after 1857 - the only known specimen has a plain edge. Only 1 example is known.

Class III examples were made after 1857 - they all have lettered edges and a rust pit in the afore-mentioned place on the reverse. Only 6 examples are known.


The devices (Lady and Eagle) on your coin are far too small.

(Here's an authenticated one to compare against.)
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The reverse gives it away. Do not buy, it is a fake. Look how small the Eagle is, it is not even a good copy. Dan

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It is fake, please don't buy it or even consider it.

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Thanks so much everyone! I thought it looked a bit off.

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this is a PERFECT EXAMPLEof why it never hurts to ask !!
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I am a new collector and I can tell you that it is a fake coin

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Daniel wrote:It is fake, please don't buy it or even consider it.
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Daniel wrote: Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:03 pm Don't buy it! Fake http://coinauctionshelp.com/identify_fa ... llars.html
I collected 1804 silver dollar.i test magnet and it did not attract..could it be real sir..

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#11 Unread post by Daniel »

All of them are known and in known collections so your coin is not likely authentic. It might be made of silver but not be authentic. Can you post an image?

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