Another Trade Dollar question
Tonedeaf
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The dimensions are correct but the weight is 415 grains. Is there a chance that it's genuine?
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.
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Without having to do the math on my own what does 415 grains = in grams? Should be Mass / Weight: 27.22 grams
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Google tells me that 415 grains is 26.89 grams.
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.
That's not bad - could be just a thinner planchet - others can tell you if the weight differential is mint acceptable.
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Thanks. I have read that they kept the weight tolerance very tight. I am unsure of what variation, with wear, is within that tolerance.
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.
I think it is a genuine coin. The weight is off by wear. Trade dollars do need to be authenticated though. Lots of very deceiving trade dollars out there.
Genuine with honest wear to about VF-25/30
The weight is reasonable with the visible wear and the coin appears to be authentic. Cheers, RickO
It's real. No doubt.
mbogoman
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Thank you all for the responses! I purchased this long before I was aware of the Trade Dollar counterfeit issue.
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.
Forget the weight. It's genuine. LOOKS genuine and not like any fake that I've seen. I'd put my money behind my 50+ years experience on this coin without weighing it.
That looks like a very appealing, genuine example.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
I concur, a really nice looking genuine Trade Dollar, perfect for a circulated type set!
Thank you all again for the responses! This was an impulse purchase, not typical for a series that I am not familiar with, but it caught my eye.
I have lurked here for a few years, I am more than happy that I finally joined! I am confident now that the coin is genuine.
Tonedeaf is a nickname given to me in reference to my guitar playing ability.