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1878-s trade dollar

OMINUSOMINUS Posts: 20
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Hello, new here, just getting started in coin collecting. I see that there are a lot of knowledgeable people on the boards and every one seems very nice. I purchased this trade dollar before I knew about all the fakes. What do you think? What grade if it’s authentic?

Thanks

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  • OMINUSOMINUS Posts: 20
    Still learning how to use the board. Here is the reverse.
  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭
    I don't know enough about them to say. Where did you buy it?

    -Paul
    Many Quality coins for sale at http://www.CommonCentsRareCoins.com
  • DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭
    <<every one seems very nice.>>

    Something tells me you have not read "all " the posts , image

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    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
  • 66Tbird66Tbird Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭
    It looks real to me, and welcome aboard.
    Need something designed and 3D printed?
  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
    It looks real but dipped out. Welcome to the boards!
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am no expert on the series.. but looking at the coin and some pictures, it seems authentic. Maybe cleaned or dipped. Cheers, RickO
  • NumisOxideNumisOxide Posts: 11,010 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Looks authentic to me.

    Welcome.
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    Weigh it then you'll probably know the answer.

    But if I had to guess, it looks real.
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    a nice solid AU, no problems. 100% genuine. Nice coin
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    image

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • 123cents123cents Posts: 7,178 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the forum Ominus. From the pictures it looks authentic but weigh it if you have a coin scale. It should weigh about 27.22 grams.
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  • wam98wam98 Posts: 2,685 ✭
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    Wayne
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  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image to the boards, Ominus! Enjoy!

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • bidaskbidask Posts: 14,045 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>a nice solid AU, no problems. 100% genuine. Nice coin >>

    "nice solid AU, no problems"??

    Your kidding.
    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • sonoranmonsoonsonoranmonsoon Posts: 2,078 ✭✭
    If you are new to coin collecting and are collecting trade dollars, you may want to stick to PCGS and NGC holders for a while.
  • OMINUSOMINUS Posts: 20
    Wow, thanks for all the replies. It looks like I got a decent deal, I won it on ebay. It doesn’t bother me so much that it may have been dipped (no scratches so I don’t think it was rubbed). I like the design and the coin that’s why I bid on it. I don’t have a scale but will be purchasing one. I also want to get in to photography as using a scanner doesn’t do the coins justice.
    Once again thanks
    Kevin
  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,355 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards Ominus!!

    Looks real IMO, probably dipped ... but scans almost always give coins that flat, lifeless look ... it could be nicer than shown, or could have a few hidden issues that scans don't seem to pick up on well ...

    I'm going to guess in hand it's an authentic Choice AU



    “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”

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