Counterfeit Trade Dollar?

Shamika · March 21, 2004 9:14AM

Does anyone know if 1883 Trade dollars were ever counterfeited? This is a Proof only date.

ealandg · March 21, 2004 9:34AM

I don't know for sure, but I would say probably. The fact that there were no business strikes makes it more likely that it would be counterfeited.

keoj · March 21, 2004 10:57AM

Yes, the 1883 Trade Dollar was definitely counterfeited. Given the high % on fake Trade Dollars on eBay, I would say that no date is safe.

keoj

tradedollarnut · March 21, 2004 11:16AM

If it's an 1883-S, you're pretty safe in assuming it's no good!

dollardude · March 21, 2004 11:24AM

One way to check the authenticity of a silver dollar like this is to see if the weight and dimensions agree with that in the Red Book.

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