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so, did I buy an obvious fake?

HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
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bought on impulse. doesn't look terrible to me. I have return option so when I weigh and size it that'll tell me if it's obviously bad...but here are the images.

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I waste more money on this type of stuff! image
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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    I hope this is showing with the correct orientation for y'all, otherwise, tilt your monitor imageimage
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  • STLNATSSTLNATS Posts: 1,601 ✭✭✭
    A pic of the edge would help, but I don't see anything that suggests that this is other than a circulated, moderately chopped 8R. Why do you think it might not be real?



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  • MilkmanDanMilkmanDan Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks OK at first glance.
  • AndresAndres Posts: 977 ✭✭✭
    I agree with STLNATS & Dan, nothing wrong with that coin.
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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭


    << <i>A pic of the edge would help, but I don't see anything that suggests that this is other than a circulated, moderately chopped 8R. Why do you think it might not be real? >>



    I thought it looked ok which is why I took a little poke at it, but the seller is taking a "not familiar with it" type tact so that always raises a red flag. I'll size and weigh it once it comes in, it'll make a nice ballmark for golf if real image

    thanks peeps!
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  • lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,885 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not an obvious fake, if it it's fake at all. I see nothing wrong with it, either.

    PS- it's a CircCam, too. image

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  • AethelredAethelred Posts: 9,291 ✭✭✭
    If it is fake, it is not obvious, at least to me. I think* it looks fine.

    *with my usual disclosure that you can't do this kind of thing from a photo.
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  • ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    There is nothing I see that appears to be fake whatsoever. I am not sure that it is special, unless one of the countermarks are one of the good ones.image Otherwise, it is just another counter marked coin. -Dan
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  • coachbedfordcoachbedford Posts: 189
    to me, it's obvious that it[s NOT a fake.
  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,742 ✭✭✭✭✭
    only way to make sure is to have a expert look the coin over

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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    thanks all image
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  • terribleredmonsterterribleredmonster Posts: 456 ✭
    C'mon, Frank, real or not it'll make an excellent ball marker. If it's fake it'll just be a ball marker you paid too much for. image
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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭


    << <i>C'mon, Frank, real or not it'll make an excellent ball marker. If it's fake it'll just be a ball marker you paid too much for. image >>



    LOL TRM image GREAT to see you posting image hope you're well!

    just to put a bow on this, received the coin and it totally kicks butt. I have zero concerns about it not being real, perfect ringing silver and the heft and size are just right. sooo neat looking and inexpensive enough to just keep in your pocket!!!


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