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Is this a fake Spanish Trail on ebaY?
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Spanish Trail on ebaY
I've only seen a few MS specimens in real life and just generally aware that fakes are out there. Finding a nicely worn Sp Trail in XF or below with original surfaces and problem-free will probably take a decade or more, if one exists at all. I have had to trim way down on numismatic purchases this year, but would take out a small loan for the right Spanish Trail if meeting the 'big 3' criteria above.
So many things 'wrong' with the referenced example, comparing it to other specimens on ebaY at present. But not a bad counterfeit with toning, and semblance of wear (but the rims are too sharp), but so much of the lettering is mush, and even the tilde ~ is missing on NUNEZ. The second S in STATES is an easy tip-off.
Your thoughts?
Don
edited title to be more inclusive
I've only seen a few MS specimens in real life and just generally aware that fakes are out there. Finding a nicely worn Sp Trail in XF or below with original surfaces and problem-free will probably take a decade or more, if one exists at all. I have had to trim way down on numismatic purchases this year, but would take out a small loan for the right Spanish Trail if meeting the 'big 3' criteria above.
So many things 'wrong' with the referenced example, comparing it to other specimens on ebaY at present. But not a bad counterfeit with toning, and semblance of wear (but the rims are too sharp), but so much of the lettering is mush, and even the tilde ~ is missing on NUNEZ. The second S in STATES is an easy tip-off.
Your thoughts?
Don
edited title to be more inclusive
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<< <i>The ~ that is a above the "N" is an additional letter than is in the Spanish alphabet. It appears to missing on this piece and the set "S" in "STATES" is suspect. I'd say that this is a China mint product, and as usual the pictures are poor, which is standard marketing procedure for the people who offer this stuff on eBay. >>
no clue about the seller, but with a reserve that hasn't yet been met, I'd think that maybe the seller doesn't know he/she is offering a fake. Maybe.
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<< <i>The ~ that is a above the "N" is an additional letter than is in the Spanish alphabet. It appears to missing on this piece and the set "S" in "STATES" is suspect. I'd say that this is a China mint product, and as usual the pictures are poor, which is standard marketing procedure for the people who offer this stuff on eBay. >>
no clue about the seller, but with a reserve that hasn't yet been met, I'd think that maybe the seller doesn't know he/she is offering a fake. Maybe. >>
That was my thought as well. I have contacted Ebay and the seller.
Don
No more contact from the seller than my post above.
I will report it as well.
Any Spanish Trail experts out there?
Thanks!
"thanks for your input. I am having the coin looked at by a local dealer. I hope that your claims are not true, since the circumstances surrounding me getting he coin do not lead me to beleive it is fake. have a great day.."
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A sad one at that.
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