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    And now for the "good stuff" (Peace and Morgan dollars)

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    1 hour ago, Thompson2 said:

    Considering where this was stashed, I'm putting the odds of it being a fake at pretty low (certainly not zero since I didn't pick it up new from the bank).  When did they start making fakes for these?  This one hadn't seen the light of day for at least 40 years...

     

    I did notice there's some minor doubling on the 7 and it's not 100% in focus.. maybe that's what's making it look odd?

     

    Nice pic and yeah that looks better :-) - Told ya it was work  hehe

     

    2017 Palau $5 shark bite coin

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    Palau tend to issue low mintage volume unique LOOKING coins. You will probably find that there are only 15-1800 of those made ( Guess ) 

    I bought 2 skull ones a few months ago - May not make money on a resale in a few years but cool to look at.

    Did yours come with box and documentation ... also always a good thing.

     

     

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    The famous silver 1943 silver/steel Ddo! Always trust your gut key too collectibles not any fools!🤷‍♂️Carful I’m a troll:)

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    On 6/23/2019 at 12:37 AM, JKK said:

    I am sure that is the ultra-rare 1965 double die laying in the muck on the beach, although a better photo would make it easier to confirm.

    Mine was close up and more detailed - It must have been a Double Die DO DO - The Raspberry toning is impressive :-)

    I just couldn't - Well maybe I can 

     

     

    Authentic 1893 s?

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    After discussion with Bob and his discussion with the owner - It looks to be real as he says all die markers are in place.

    What  makes these coins easier than most is that the coin 1893-s only had three dies - One obverse and 2 reverses.

    They have distinctive areas of review.

    There are a couple areas of concern for me now though which just dont hit right for me after really looking and thinking I may have been wrong.

     The field above UNUM there should be no pitting even with a worn coin … looks a little bumpy there (possible environment issues)

    and the second "U" in pluribus looks real odd. It may be just the hit it took displacing metal but has me concerned.

    Without actual in hand or better pictures its a toss up but I am still on the 'real' boat as I do own one to compare to.  

    If the OP could post a few more pictures straight on to the coin we could help determine better.

    at "Liberty" straight down at the date and Mint mark on the reverse.

     

     

    Authentic 1893 s?

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    On 6/21/2019 at 3:18 PM, Just Bob said:

    There are a few die markers that are present on every 1893s Morgan that isn't worn completely flat. I won't post them here, in order to keep that information from the counterfeiters, but if you would like to send me a PM, I will be glad to share that information with you.

    You see something I dont see Bob

    One die marker the picture isn't close enough to see -

    Field looks a little funny around UNUM but I gave it a G6 look reasoning

    Numbering looks okay with these pictures

    PM me when you get a chance your thoughts