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REAL OR FAKE 1893-S MORGAN?
CoinGuy42
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A friend of mine acquired this 1893-S Morgan today for $25.00, from an estate sale. I believe it is fake but would appreciate comments from folks more experienced than me. Thank you.
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Fake unfortunately. Only 1 obverse die was used and it's a far date. That coin is near date so no further examination needed.
That is a real fake if I have ever seen one.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Fake. Details in the die work are wrong.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
Fake...cast.
The surfaces do look funky, like this piece was cast.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
granular surfaces to be sure, and the stem of the 1 isn't centered over a dentil.
Agree with everyone else. Crude counterfeit.
I guess I am just getting on the bandwagon, but I agree with everyone else that it is totally fake.
PCGS offers an authentication service. I'd try that first.
Don't throw away any more $$$ on this one.
As others have said, it's a bad fake.
Is there such a thing as a good fake?
I will buy it from your friend for $25, he will be even Steven.
I doubt it is silver, weigh it.
I don't know all that much about Morgans or fakes...however, the lettering/ Font of "liberty" on the headband look wrong to me.
After reading all the other pick up details I'm satisfied the lettering gave it away to my novice eye.
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
A good eye is priceless. Nice replica piece, though. Keep looking man they're everywhere. Estate sale with a brand new holder though. I'd wonder myself. If it's silver that's kind of cool.
Very nice for $25...I'd buy it!
I agree.. fake... there seem to be a lot out there... I purchased one (knowing it was fake, no 1902 CC's were minted) and had it cataloged on the fake site. Cheers, RickO
Honestly,
If a person cannont truly tell that this coin is fake, then they need to proceed with extreme caution on future transactions.
Not trying to be harsh, just simply stating fact, it may save them in the long run
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I agree with the above statement 100 percent. Luckily, your friend is only out $25.00. But, in the future, learn to tell the difference between authentic and counterfeit before spending big money. I sometimes, though not always, feel bad for people like your friend.