Real or Fake Morgan

[RudyT]

I was given the 1898 Morgan today. For some reason it doesn’t look real. It’s lighter than the 1878 and the rim looks like it’s been pressed. Maybe it’s had a rough life but I thought maybe someone can let me know. I like collecting them but I’m not complaining it was free! Thanks

 

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[Bry]

The coin looks different,,,copy or pattern? Check out this site,,,http://coinauctionshelp.com/Identify_Fake_Morgan_Dollars_Trade_Dollars.html#.WkgWNN-nHIU

 

[smokeythecat]

Looks like it was cast.

 

[galenrog]

Not only is it a fake, it is a bad fake.

Time for more coffee.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Agreed. You can tell by looking at it, that its not even the same circumference as the real one.

 

[Gaspipe]

Probably a souvenir shop item

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Sorry RudyT, but I believe it is a fake or counterfeit coin.

 

[jewelerguy]

man, that fake is so fake it even looks fake

 

[RudyT]

I got it from a pawn shop I always go to to see if they have any old coins. When they showed it to me I told them it was fake. They asked me wI wanted it and I said sure. Thanks for the inputs. Take care

 

[kingskid1611]

They knew it was fake or wouldn't have given it away.....

 

[jewelerguy]

there's an identical one (except for the date) shown on this page.... Fake Silver Coins: 14 Ways to Spot Counterfeits - Silver Coins

 

[thrifty76now]

It's very easy to tell that one is fake,I collect Morgans ,and have found some also .SO THAT ONE IS A BUMMER.

 

[Gene Mean]

Well, if it's an old fake it might be worth something.

 

[galenrog]

Just a guess, but I do not believe that fake to be old. Except for the date, it appears identical to fakes I obtained several years ago, from a Chinese eBay seller, when I was putting together an extensive set of fake Morgan’s. I believe it to be molded, and under 20 years ago.

Past time for more coffee.

 

[against the wind]

Hit that bad boy with a magnet