✅ SOLVED 1870 Silver Trade Dollar C.C.

[VERMONTIS]

A friend of mine had this given to her and asked me to research it, so I thought lets put it on T-Net. I've done a little on it and I can't wait! Real or Fake??View attachment A562 - 20181022_184022.bmpView attachment A564 - 20181022_184315.bmp

 

[A2coins]

What does it weigh

 

[Tedyoh]

Looks as if (from the edge) that the two halves snap together.

 

[VERMONTIS]

Looks like it weighs 20 grams ? It doesn't feel like right weight... Did they counterfeit this year? I got nothing. Anyone find anything would greatly be appreciated!

 

[VERMONTIS]

I just looked at it again under the loop, I can't see where it would snap together, it seems to be one solid cast.

 

[villagenut]

I believe that those trade dollars were minted from 1873 to 1885. The date on yours is suspicious to me...I say not genuine.

 

[Tony in SC]

I am concerned about the date?

 

[TreasureCatto]

There were no Trade Dollars struck in 1870. Definitely fake. The first year of issue was 1873.

 

[VERMONTIS]

I agree but they did make trade dollars there and molds were moved all over
https://www.pcgs.com/books/silver-dollars/Chapter10Listings-106.aspx

 

[ecmjamsit]

Counterfeit based on the shape of the stars.

Counterfeit Fake Silver Trade Dollar Image Comparisons

 

[l.cutler]

Fake beyond a doubt, trade dollars were not made until 1873, no need to look further.

 

[jeff of pa]

Genuine trade dollars were minted between 1873 and 1885. US trade dollars dated 1870 and 1871 are fakes

https://coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins.pl?coin=14956

 

[VERMONTIS]

Thank you to all those who responded, Your response time is mind boggling!! I have to hand it back to her Thursday, is there any value to it ?

 

[jewelerguy]

that's so fake a magnet would probably stick to it

 

[Tony in SC]

If it is an old fake it is still a rare collectable item. It would be neat to display beside a real trade dollar. Based on that I would say that it has some value.

 

[jeff of pa]

no real value unless it can be proven to be a 19th Century Counterfeit,
Made to be Spent.

I see no reason to believe there isn't someone out there willing to buy it
just for the kicks . but don't expect anything over a few bucks

 

[VERMONTIS]

Thank you jeff of pa. and to all who participated ! I thank you all for your wisdom and knowledge The T Net game show "What is it" rules!!! Fast and accurate

 

[A2coins]

Great ID I hate fakes there are many out there
Ive seen many cobs posted and shot down, That is a nice display coin