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Re: 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar
Wow, I guess I'm in the minority. It certainly has that Chinese aged look to it, but it's a well done BB-14 which I haven't seen out of China. Looks like it may have been holed and repaired at 12:00,… (View Post)6 -
Re: 1799 Bust Dollar Counterfeit: Why Coin Dealers Drink
This is the most commonly seen counterfeit bust dollar and has been around for 50 years, always check 1799s for the chipped "R"! (View Post)3 -
Re: Looking for a good book on gold rush coinage
I remember reading Kagin's book in the late 80s, it was enjoyable and informative. It's 40 years old at this point so I'm sure there's a better one out there but here it is for reference: https://ama… (View Post)1 -
Re: DELETE
There are fakes, but not to the extent of the Carlos III/IV portraits. I feel comfortable buying raw from established dealers in Spanish colonial issues such as Sedwick and A&C, but would be caut… (View Post)2 -
Re: To Good To Be Real
The listings may be fake, but the coins aren't. I can't speak to the first one, but the last two are currently for sale on eBay for $750 Here and Here. It looks like whatever site you found is just s… (View Post)1