Type 3 gold dollar

[greg1186]

Today I got my type 3 gold dollar in the mail. Can you tell me what you guys think? It's an 1856 no mint. Has a bend in the rim. Condition? Price?

 

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[greg1186]

 

[huntsman53]

First, I will say that the pic of the coin is way too small to possibly give an accurate grade on the coin. Second, a lot of Counterfeits of these coin exist out there in Collections, Hoards and are sold every day. Third, even if the pics were good enough to see pertinent details, I do not know where my' Counterfeit Detection Book is to determine if the coin is a Counterfeit or not but I will look for it. Fourth, with such a bad bend in the coin, I would hope that you did not pay a lot for the coin as the bend seriously effects the value as well as the grade of the coin.


Frank

 

[greg1186]

First, I will say that the pic of the coin is way too small to possibly give an accurate grade on the coin. Second, a lot of Counterfeits of these coin exist out there in Collections, Hoards and are sold every day. Third, even if the pics were good enough to see pertinent details, I do not know where my' Counterfeit Detection Book is to determine if the coin is a Counterfeit or not but I will look for it. Fourth, with such a bad bend in the coin, I would hope that you did not pay a lot for the coin as the bend seriously effects the value as well as the grade of the coin. Frank

I'll have to weigh it and take better pics tomorrow. Any other ways that can help determine other than grading?

 

[huntsman53]

I'll have to weigh it and take better pics tomorrow. Any other ways that can help determine other than grading?

I don't understand your question! Determine what, other than grading?


Frank

 

[greg1186]

I don't understand your question! Determine what, other than grading? Frank

the authenticity... I weighed and it weighs exactly 1.67 grams which is what it should from what I read. I bought it for a really good price. But yes, that is what I was asking.. Other ways to identify it's authenticity.

 

[huntsman53]

the authenticity... I weighed and it weighs exactly 1.67 grams which is what it should from what I read. I bought it for a really good price. But yes, that is what I was asking.. Other ways to identify it's authenticity.

There are Die Markers for the known Counterfeits for this coin but without my' book, I am unable to tell. And, yes, some of the Counterfeits are that good.


Frank

 

[greg1186]

There are Die Markers for the known Counterfeits for this coin but without my' book, I am unable to tell. And, yes, some of the Counterfeits are that good. Frank

here are better pics I took. I understand you can't help me anymore.. But here are the pics anyway! Thanks!

 

[TypeCoin971793]

That's a beautiful coin, despite the damage. I can't help you with authenticity, but it looks legit. Then again, what do I know about spotting counterfeits? Hoping it turns out best for you!

 

[greg1186]

Maybe I'll bring it to the coin store... Worst comes to worst I'll let him test it somehow

 

[huntsman53]

Maybe I'll bring it to the coin store... Worst comes to worst I'll let him test it somehow

Be aware that if the coin is a Counterfeit, then it could have more or less pure Gold in it than a genuine 1856 $1 Dollar Gold coin. Because of this, some Counterfeit Gold Coins can actually be worth more than their genuine counterparts. Most Counterfeiters weren't/aren't that good in getting the Gold purity in counterfeited Gold coins correct.


Frank

 

[greg1186]

Be aware that if the coin is a Counterfeit, then it could have more or less pure Gold in it than a genuine 1856 $1 Dollar Gold coin. Because of this, some Counterfeit Gold Coins can actually be worth more than their genuine counterparts. Most Counterfeiters weren't/aren't that good in getting the Gold purity in counterfeited Gold coins correct. Frank

haha okay, I give up, whether it's real or not.. It's going in my US type book. And hopefully it looks nice in there! Thanks for all your input!