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Is this a fake trade dollar?

#1 Unread post by Bobcat86 »

I am new to the hobby after inheriting a coin collection. I believe from what I can find that this is not an authentic trade dollar but was wondering if someone could look and give me their opinion? I appreciate it.
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#2 Unread post by MLC »

This looks fake to me
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#3 Unread post by SensibleSal66 »

I agree .
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#4 Unread post by Paul »

Welcome

Does this coin show any magnetism?

Weight?
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The weight is correct and no magnetism

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#6 Unread post by Iceresistance »

Bobcat86 wrote: Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:13 pm The weight is correct and no magnetism
Photo Evidence?

I'd try to prefer to take a photo near the weight to show how much it weighs . . .

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#7 Unread post by Daniel »

We need better images of this coin.

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#8 Unread post by Bobcat86 »

Here are 2 more. I hope the quality is better. Thank you.
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#9 Unread post by Earle42 »

Complete images of OBV and REV will make it a lot easier to tell, although my initial look at the mint mark makes me wonder:
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But until better pics - I just threw this together and angle might be a factor.
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#10 Unread post by Paul »

With a low pop count of only 509,000
....do we know how many die marriages there are for this strike?
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#11 Unread post by Bobcat86 »

2 more pics
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#12 Unread post by Bona_Fide_Brian »

It definitely looks weird but that could be from cleaning, to give a more accurate answer you would need the weight, and preferably the diameter and thickness.

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#14 Unread post by Bobcat86 »

Weight is 28 grams. Diameter is 38mm

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#15 Unread post by SensibleSal66 »

Did you do the "Ping Test " ?
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#16 Unread post by Daniel »

There's a reason why the grading companies have you send coins to them, it's not fair to expect people to authenticate your coin, non professionally and in a coin forum. Just based on images alone. Send the coin off to have it authenticated or take it to someone in person.


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