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Last one for the day....this was about 2% heavy (but Trade Dollar weights are really accurate). Most the features are pretty accurate. The mintmark size, no period and the fact that the leaves are re… (View Post)

The prior one was somewhat obvious. This one was in my "Top 10" of great counterfeits. This one was in a TPG holder, the weight was good, but it's hard when it's in a holder. Ever… (View Post)

This was a counterfeit that I highlighted in my book. This fake was a Type I/I 1875 (extremely rare). The details are in the book but the short story is that it was missing a die diagnostic on the ob… (View Post)

Thanks for the Coin Show suggestion. A group of 20 boxes "disappeared" in 4 hours with a FREE sign. (View Post)

For what it's worth, I'm pretty sure it's real. Although the die marriage is new to me, the obverse is dead nuts real. There are distinct features in on the right scroll edge of the IG… (View Post)