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Theoretically there is a complete set of 1870-S coins, Half Dime through Double Eagle, still in the cornerstone. I suspect that the location of the cornerstone is still known, but it is inaccessible … (View Post)

Here are pictures of two different 1882 $3's from the Heritage Auction archives. Notice the repunched date with the spike going up from the 2. I don't see this repunched date on your coin, which make… (View Post)

Yes, this family of counterfeits was always made of good gold and full weight. The counterfeiters were going after the numismatic premium, so there was no need for them to cheat on the gold as well. (View Post)

I suspect that the counterfeiters were using 22 kt. (.9167 fine) British Sovereigns as the source material for their gold. They were always available in the Middle East, both genuine and counterfeit,… (View Post)

I am 99% sure that the piece is a known counterfeit. We can probably save you the fees and the shipping costs if you reshoot the coin until you get some better pictures, and try to get closeups of th… (View Post)