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Weather11am · December 10, 2012 11:01AM

Update: My brother nullified the trade and sent them back. Thanks for everyone's help!

This is from my brother and I told him to check with the experts here:

I recently picked these up in a trade and I wanted to check to ensure that these are legit Morgan and Peace dollars before I mail off my part of the trade. Unfortunately I do not have a precise enough scale that will accurately provide the mass of these guys.

So what's your guys' opinions.... Fake or Real? Thanks!

Rampage · December 10, 2012 11:06AM

All red Xs.

CaptHenway · December 10, 2012 11:06AM

Pictures are duds. Try again.

Rampage · December 10, 2012 11:07AM

Just as a peice of friendly advice, if your brother cannot determine between genuine and non genuine silver dollars, he probably should not be making trades.

MsMorrisine · December 10, 2012 11:07AM

<< This is from my brother and I told him to check with the experts here:

I recently picked these up in a trade and I wanted to check to ensure that these are legit Morgan and Peace dollars before I mail off my part of the trade. Unfortunately I do not have a precise enough scale that will accurately provide the mass of these guys.

So what's your guys' opinions.... Fake or Real? Thanks!

>>

that's one fixed, put in the "Direct link" and you are set.

Rampage · December 10, 2012 11:09AM

Well, for what is showing, the coins look to be genuine.

MsMorrisine · December 10, 2012 11:17AM

go to "... share ..." then > "Direct Link" and use those.

the 35-(?) is heavily damaged and worth only silver value.

Camera phones can take surprisingly good photos. See if you can get a little closer pictures.

Weather11am · December 10, 2012 11:17AM

Okay, all dollars are up. Rampage, point taken. In his defense, he was sent these first with the option to send them back so it was low risk. In hand, the 1888-s Morgan does not seem right.

Pokermandude · December 10, 2012 11:24AM

<< the 1888-s Morgan does not seem right. >>

That one stuck out to me as well. Looks bad. The others seem okay but hard to tell based on the photos. Check em with a magnet and scale.

tydye · December 10, 2012 11:32AM

i agree on the morgan. the 8s in the date look wrong to me. Could be the and shadows though

Weather11am · December 10, 2012 11:44AM

<< i agree on the morgan. the 8s in the date look wrong to me. Could be the and shadows though >>

That's what I thought too! The 8's almost look doubled, the color is off, and there are major planchet flaws.

Rampage · December 10, 2012 11:55AM

I think the 1888-S is counterfeit given the images provided. A few of the coins are damaged via rim bumps, scrapes, scratches, etc. I'd send the entire group back.

VanHalen · December 10, 2012 12:26PM

The '88-S Morgan is a $200+ coin in that condition. It is VERY suspect.

The others look fine.

DoubleEagle59 · December 10, 2012 12:28PM

From the pics I would say,

the 88-s Morgan definitely is a fake,

I can't tell a thing concerning the Peace dollars.

braddick · December 10, 2012 12:36PM

<< From the pics I would say,

the 88-s Morgan definitely is a fake,

I can't tell a thing concerning the Peace dollars. >>

The dates are the tell.

Fake.

mariner67 · December 10, 2012 12:53PM

The Peace $s look fine.
The Morgan looks fake.

nwcoast · December 10, 2012 2:00PM

<< The Peace $s look fine.
The Morgan looks fake. >>

CoinMiner1 · December 10, 2012 2:52PM

Hi, I would take a long hard look at this batch (with a good scale and a micrometer).

Not only do I not like the Morgan, but the Peace Dollars aren't so hot either.

Look at the Reverse of the 1923, first two pics.

Now look at the Reverse of the 1927. Note the similarity of the weakness/strength in 'One'. Also, note the same 'stain' extending from about 2 o'clock on the rim into the interior.

Both these reverses (1923, 1927) are *VERY* similar....and that ain't right.

Zrider · December 10, 2012 3:15PM

I think your peace dollars are ok.. common dates are not usually counterfieted. especially in such worn condition. The 88 looks funny , but I think its your pictures.

19Lyds · December 10, 2012 3:17PM

It's your brother for criminey sake! Tell him you have to validate their authenticity before the deal can be consummated.

Have a dealer look at em or put $19.95 on the table and get a better scale.

Where'd he get them?

CaptHenway · December 10, 2012 10:40PM

<< I think your peace dollars are ok.. common dates are not usually counterfieted. especially in such worn condition. The 88 looks funny , but I think its your pictures. >>

Modern made counterfeit Peace dollars, made without silver (probably in China) in apparent circulated condition do exist. They sell them at flea markets and gun shows and any place else that they can. With melt on a genuine coin over $23, a base metal counterfeit is a profitable venture.

Get a scale!

braddick · December 10, 2012 11:53PM

The fact that many of you are still fooled by fakes such as these is not a little bit frightening.
In your defense, the coins are not in hand, but still.

VanHalen · December 11, 2012 4:35AM

<< The fact that many of you are still fooled by fakes such as these is not a little bit frightening.
In your defense, the coins are not in hand, but still. >>

You can conclusively determine those common date, circulated, melt value, Peace dollars are counterfeit from the images? I can't, no. Could they be? Sure, but they're worth $25/ea if genuine.

magikbilly · December 11, 2012 4:59AM

Those look odd. Color, surface wear pattern, dates. "Fake enough" for me to move on. Get a scale.

Eric

Zrider · December 11, 2012 6:45AM

<< 

<< i agree on the morgan. the 8s in the date look wrong to me. Could be the and shadows though >>

That's what I thought too! The 8's almost look doubled, the color is off, and there are major planchet flaws. >>

The star on the reverse between ONE * UNITED is doubled

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