Yep, it's a counterfeit combined with the usual lousy photography to hide the sub standard die work. The relief and the features are off just enough to give it away. Compare the details with a real Morgan dollar.
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Finest Toned Ike I've Ever Seen, been looking since 1986
<< <i>Maybe they can get a conviction with that fingerprint. >>
touché.
you and messy never cease to amaze me with your attention to detail and creativity/quick wit.
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<< <i>Maybe they can get a conviction with that fingerprint. >>
I was thinking the same thing…then I realized that it is probably from an underage Chinese peasant
Erik
bob
He got more than one earful from formites!
bob
<< <i>another raw ebay coin >>
What is wrong with that raw dollar?
bob
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