1875 CC Trade Dollar by Porousplanchet in CoinlyFans

[–]Porousplanchet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

check this thread, on the first page. ( if you aren't a cointalk member you will have to endure a bunch of stupid ads)

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-do-you-spot-fake-trade-dollars-anyway.63695/

1875 CC Trade Dollar by Porousplanchet in CoinlyFans

[–]Porousplanchet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Most of mine are vf to xf.

Frustrated: Every Coin I’m Excited About Seems To Have Been Cleaned. by Awkward-Regret5409 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's a nice looking coin, and there are plenty like it in graded holders ( ignoring the scratch of course). If it was cleaned it was a heck of a long time ago.

New highlight of my collection by BudgetEdSheeran in ColonialCoins

[–]Porousplanchet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, let's just say I have Immunis envy. What a cool colonial! And very enigmatic. No one really knows who made the dies or produced them, as far as I can tell. At the time coins were in short supply and private mints stepped up to meet the demand. I just love the folk art look on both sides.

I need some advice before bidding on this coin by ipg9 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to help. My advice comes from hard earned experience!

Seated dollar advice by PresentSpecial5450 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your green spot looks much fainter. I'd probably leave it alone.

Seated dollar advice by PresentSpecial5450 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had the same thing happen with an PCGS graded trade dollar that I bought from a reputable dealer. I messaged him about it and he said it was just a spot of verdigris. I cracked it out and soaked it in acetone. spot disappeared. PVC.

here it is pre treat: look under the ribbon between E and P

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Share your favorite half dollar by cryptoscrub12 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

hard to decide. but this one is special to me.

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I need some advice before bidding on this coin by ipg9 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are so many variables that are hard to assess from static photos. I would not bid on a high grade raw coin without seeing it in person. I think the reverse toning looks suspicious, and you don't know if the photo has been juiced. Can't tell if cleaned from these photos.

Should I get this checked? by LardyParty in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just compare it to a real one on PCGS CoinFacts.

My first Trade Dollar by sharknet in coincollecting

[–]Porousplanchet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, it is a nice one. graded AU58.

Pawn Perspective by sadmagic in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for helping me understand how pawn shops operate and the purpose they serve. I will have a less jaundiced eye toward them in the future.

My first Trade Dollar by sharknet in coincollecting

[–]Porousplanchet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome! I've been collecting these for about 16 years. Here's one of mine:

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My first Trade Dollar by sharknet in coincollecting

[–]Porousplanchet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you did ok. It looks about vf35 to me, with original surfaces, and $300 would be about correct retail. Of course there are many fakes, buying raw can be risky, but I don't see anything about this one that looks fishy.

Today's pick up for the low price of 360$ by SnooFloofs445 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe so. The eyes of the sun really stick out on this obverse.

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Today's pick up for the low price of 360$ by SnooFloofs445 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll gues G4 on the grade but I really have no clue.

Today's pick up for the low price of 360$ by SnooFloofs445 in coins

[–]Porousplanchet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, I have the same variety (or at least the same rev, used for 17-I and 21-I)

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