Counterfeit Morgan Dollar

[mattgaudian]

I posted this 1879 morgan dollar a few weeks ago. I now think that the dollar may be a counterfeit coin. It only weighs 19 grams and looks a little funny.I don't think it is silver. I now wonder if it would be a period counterfeit or a cheap Chinese fake. It was found deep in the clay of the lake, deeper than I normally find stuff. The area has also given many different late 1800's items. Most everything I find is old except for pop cans and fishing lures. But people still fish and use the area. I would appreciate any information.

 

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[Carolina Tom]

Please show us a pic of the edge... does it appear to have a casting line around the reeded edge? Have you tried a silver test on it?

A contemporary counterfeit would be an extremely cool find IMO.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That reminds me of a similar coin I dug water hunting earlier this summer. Mine turned out to be a recent copy that can be purchased online for about $10 I believe. Talk about a letdown. Unfortunately, I guess you now know how that feels too.

 

[Mach1Pilot]

It's hard to say when it was made, but I also agree if it's a contemporary counterfeit that would still be a cool find.

 

[mattgaudian]

I did a silver test and it wasn't silver. Here are a couple more pics.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I agree with the others. Even though it seems to be counterfeit, its a great find.

 

[Moonshadow]

That really sucks! But it is an interesting conversation piece.....Thanks for sharing!

 

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