is this a counterfeit barber?

mumu

link

Goldbully

No lustre...no like!!!!

TomB

Why would you think it might be counterfeit?

mumu

The shape on some of the details seems different form other pics ive seen. For example doesnt this look different?

link2

TomB

It would be much easier on everyone if you list what "some of the details" are instead of being cryptic. Regardless, the initial image appears to be low resolution, which produces image artifacts.

mumu

<< <i>It would be much easier on everyone if you list what "some of the details" are instead of being cryptic. Regardless, the initial image appears to be low resolution, which produces image artifacts. >>



Ok so are you saying its not counterfeit?

TomB

As for original link, I see no reason to believe the coin to be counterfeit. It is a dipped AU that may also have surface issues, but the image is of such low resolution that this cannot be known for certain. However, I am specifically asking you what details look different on that coin that it would possibly appear counterfeit to you.

bfjohnson

From what I can see, I agree with TomB.

mumu

The ear seemed like the more major difference between the 2 coins i posted.

alohagary

agree w/tom b

mumu

What would you guys ball park the grades of each coin? I am still new, just asking questions to be safe on ebay.

sinin1

your first coin shown is not a photo but a scan


look at all the coins that seller has for sale now - most are in PCGS slabs


luster and eye appeal are extremely difficult to tell with their scanner



those 2 shown are both XF or AU - which needs luster to help make determination


the following is a picture from Teletrade

ARCO

Not counterfeit, just a dipped XF45 - AU50, and a very common date at that. Maybe it is an AU50-53 coin, but based on the pics the reverse wing feather detail (check out the left side wing tips) lacks what I personally look for in an AU coin. BlueRidge coins over the years have offered many of cleaned / dipped coin, but they have the integrity to offer their coins as a true auction so whatever you buy the coin at, you have paid close to the real market value for it.

Tyler

PerryHall

Agree with real but overdipped assessment.

MFH

<< <i>your first coin shown is not a photo but a scan


look at all the coins that seller has for sale now - most are in PCGS slabs


luster and eye appeal are extremely difficult to tell with their scanner



those 2 shown are both XF or AU - which needs luster to help make determination


the following is a picture from Teletrade
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SININ 1 - did you win this 1908-D that was on Teletrade on Christmas Eve ?

Here's my 1908-D that I got from PonyExpress8 :