1861 2 1/2 gold questions PICS ADDED
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Were the 1861-P $2.50 gold coins counterfeited much. If so is there a easy way to tell from die markers if a coin is genuine or counterfeit. It is the correct weight and tests out at 22 kt gold. Does anyone have a closeup pic of the double die version?
I have a 1906 that I am almost certain is a counterfeit that is a darker gold color and has way more luster than the 1861 even though it is the same grade AU as the 1861. The date on the 1861 is smaller than the 1906. Any help appreciated!!
Thanks
Mark
I have a 1906 that I am almost certain is a counterfeit that is a darker gold color and has way more luster than the 1861 even though it is the same grade AU as the 1861. The date on the 1861 is smaller than the 1906. Any help appreciated!!
Thanks
Mark
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bob
Bought raw at an auction; now in a PCGS MS 63 holder.
bought raw off of ebay; now resides in a PCGS AU 53 holder.
I do not recall seeing a counterfeit 1861, but that is no guarantee of anything. I saw a counterfeit 1862-S $2-1/2 today that I had never seen before. It did have spikes on it.
That said, there are a few genuine Liberty head gold coins with spikes on them. They are not proof that it is counterfeit, but a strong indication that you should get the coin authenticated before buying it.
TD
The other thing that makes me wonder about the coin is a thin line running from the denticle under the 2 up thru the bottom edge point of the 2 thru the decimal bar and into the lower part of the second 2 in 2 1/2 on the reverse. That is shown in my pcgs book as a example of a reverse of one type 1906 fake. But this is on a 1861. They are for sure two different shades of gold. This 1861 is more what I call yellow gold like you see with the older classic gold coins
page 51 Of Bill Fivaz counterfeit book
the book only lists 1 example of counterfeits for that date and doesnt mention excessive amounts so it doesnt appear to be a "heavily" counterfeited date.