East Bethel, MN, USA. Ending Thursday at … I knew it was a fake right then and there so I demanded a refund and reported the seller. Now that you mention it - I'm sure this thing is lead and tin. The 1888-S is one of the scarcer Morgan dollars of its era. 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar - Counterfeit? East Bethel, MN, USA. These freshly minted fake Morgan silver dollars are high-quality counterfeits. Services; ... Silver $27.54 (+0.28) 01-05 1:48 PM EST. Of course, this counterfeiting ring will process them so that each one appears to have a different amount of wear, toning, contact marks, and other minor imperfections so that they don't all … Recent Morgan Silver Dollar Fake The coin is named after its designer, George T. Morgan. Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. More post from my site. I have an 1888 CC that is struck better than that fake. The 1893-O Morgan Silver Dollar counterfeit had a wide gap. Morgan silver dollars are one of the most popular series of United States coins amongst coin collectors. Morgan Silver Dollars made between 1879 and 1899 with a hub that left a narrow gap between the eagle’s neck on the reverse and its right-facing wing. Terrible fake. They were struck every year from 1878 to 1904 and revived again in 1921 for a single year. Above is an example of a fake 1895-CC Morgan Dollar, and it has the same appearance as the other fake silver dollar images, with disproportionate letters/numbers; notice the 9 in the date. 1888 O Morgan Dollar VG Very Good 90% Silver with 1930 S Buffalo Nickel F Fine Looking for pre-1961 Russian and Soviet coins. Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ryanbrooks, Oct 11, 2008. ryanbrooks Active Member. Estimate $5 - $10,000 Aug 21, 2017. Types Of 1879 Silver Dollar Your 1879 Morgan silver dollar value starts at $19.72 . It’s said that as little as 15% of all Morgan Silver Dollars remain today in any condition. Easily noticed, one has the "look" most would agree is desirable and valuable. It took 0.5 seconds to rattle this change. A few days later I checked the website for shipping details and saw the origin label: China. • Most of the fake trade dollars were copied of 1873-CC, 1874-CC, 1874- S, 1875-CC, 1875 -S, 1877 -CC, 1876 -CC and 1878-CC pieces, and every date and mint mark in the Trade Dollar series Thanks! On a side note, I've never thought to take rotated die photos using a mirror to show both sides, how clever! 2019 P Roosevelt For My Album..your Thoughts On Grade? Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited. Ask a Question Follow Auctioneer. Also, no 1895 CC Morgan Dollars exist, and only proofs were struck from Philadelphia so no mint mark types exists! The S looks big to me. Like I said, as soon as I saw the origin on the shipping site I knew it was counterfeit! Free shipping on many items ... 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Coin ANACS MS-62 Toned Key Date Rare Unc. Details and lettering/date mushy. 1888-S Morgan - counterfeit Ordered this bad boy on-line a few months ago. Series On U S Commemoratives, 1888 Morgan With A Pretty Reverse Thoughts, 1936 Lincoln Double Die Obverse Please Help, 1922-D Lincoln Cent Possible Weak D? Lest you think spotting fakes is easy, take a look at this 1884-S Morgan Dollar. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0 Great reference pics. Coins, Currency & … 1796 Half Cent With Pole NGC Not Suitable For Certification Re-Repost, Yellowstone National Park $2 Bill Questions, 1806 Draped Bust Quarter For Grading Opinions, Evaluating A Tri-Tone 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent Possibly XF / AU, Greetings All, New Member, Dabbled In Coins For A Few Years. Discover the Rare 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar Two rare 1888 silver dollars are pictured on the right and in today's market each is worth well over $100. Sell a Similar Item. United States. Save Item. Additional Information Five Million Silver Dollars Moved to Mint The Report of the Director of the Mint, 1888, included the following: "Owing to the crowded condition of the vaults at the Sub-Treasury at San Francisco, five million silver dollars were transferred to the mint in that city. Also agree that the date lettering isn't clean. You can also see all black casting sand in almost every crevice. Free shipping. Silver Coins, Currency & Stamps. CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1879 CC […] COUNTERFEIT 1888 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR. Posted on December 20, 2016 Counterfeit, or “fake”, coins are pesky inevitables in the world of coin collecting but there are a number of tips suggested by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS). Scarce 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar. I was just searching eBay for Morgan's, when I came across this. Discover Items You'll Love. It was then replaced with the Peace silver dollar. The Morgan silver dollar had been in circulation for 10 years at this point, and had proved a versatile and popular coin with the public at large. Heralded as boasting the best of all the Silver Dollar designs, the Morgan was an immediate hit with US citizens when it was released back in 1878. These silver dollars were easily recognisable, difficult to counterfeit, … For Sale: Silver Bullion Coins & Rounds + Peace Dollars, For Sale: Silver Bullion (Many Holiday Themed) And 90% More Or Less At Spot, For Sale: Silver Bullion - Various Coin & Medal Lots, For Sale: Canadian Silver 80% + Add On French 90%, For Sale: 1998 Havana Puzzle Silver Proof Set With Box, Grapecollects' Coin Mini Mart (Us, Silver, And Some World, Die Varieties), Commems Collection: Index To "did You Know?" All Forums Category: US Coins and Currency Forums Forum: US Peace and Morgan Dollar VAM. BidALot Coin Auction. 4541 Posts. Coins, Currency & Stamps. To participate in the forum you must log in or register. The Birth of America's beautiful Morgan Dollar – Minted from 1878-1904, and once again in 1921, the Morgan silver dollar is one of America's most popular collectible coins. Sel, LIBERTY through the hair is virtually non existent. Most seemed to have been released well before the Treasury's Hoard was dispersed in the 1960's, meaning most examples are of relatively low quality. The Redfield Hoard contained quite a number of this issue, but even those were on the low end of Mint State. Detailed information about the coin 1 Dollar "Morgan Dollar", United States, with pictures and collection and swap management : mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data Yes, I see some kind of pitting above the cap - like the metal didn't quite fill the mold when it was cast? That reeding is pretty awful, too. Type: Morgan Silver Dollar Year: 1888 Mint Mark: S Face Value: 1.00 USD Total Produced: 657,000 [ Silver Content: 90% Silver Weight:.7735 oz. Of that relatively few number, there are even deeper areas of rarity for us to explore – which brings us to the 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Anything sold out of China avoid! Silver Melt: $19.65 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $246, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $2,300 at auction. Please Help. It has the slanted top arrow. FIVE WAYS TO SPOT A FAKE COIN. The 1888-S Morgan Dollar is the only real semi-key coin from the year, not counting the 1888 proof Morgan Dollar, which is not usually a coin that collectors include within date-and-mintmark sets. See Sold Price 4 bids. Author: Replies: 0 / Views: 2 : Jim0815. Find important […] Rarest Morgan Cc Silver Dollar This rare 90% silver dollar is considered the most desirable Morgan ever […]; 1879 Cc Morgan Silver Dollar Value 1879 CC Morgan Silver Dollar. Thank you for posting this. Two weeks later I got the package and had no doubt. The design and processing leave a lot to be desired (look at the two stars adjacent to the "E" of EPU), but I'll bet the weight and specific gravity aren't too far off. 1888 was a significant year in the United States. I see some raised dots and other irregularities in the fields (right above Liberty's cap is one such spot) that are giveaways to the coin's being a phony. Morgan Dollar Counterfeit Detection: Peace Dollar 1921: Fugio Cent Counterfeit Detection: 1776 Continental Currency Fake Copy: Silver Eagle Counterfeit Detection: I venture to say that there’s thousands of fake and counterfeit silver dollars in existence, but most are obvious fakes. That would explain the dull feeling I get when I rub it between my fingers. Discover Items You'll Love. 28 bids. That reeding on the edge is terrible. The weight of an uncirculated Morgan silver dollar is 26.73 grams. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin Morgan Dollar, 1888-S MS. Search a list of auctions and see the realized prices for the coin Morgan Dollar, 1888-S MS. PCGS The Standard for the Rare Coin Industry. 1796 Half Cent With Pole NGC Not Suitable For Certification Re-Repost, Yellowstone National Park $2 Bill Questions, 1806 Draped Bust Quarter For Grading Opinions, Evaluating A Tri-Tone 1979-P Lincoln Memorial Cent Possibly XF / AU, Greetings All, New Member, Dabbled In Coins For A Few Years. The first thing I noticed was the denticles and rims on the obverse and reverse. Series On U S Commemoratives, 1888 Morgan With A Pretty Reverse Thoughts, 1936 Lincoln Double Die Obverse Please Help, 1922-D Lincoln Cent Possible Weak D? Ask a Question Follow Auctioneer. $113.50. Background and History . Five years after the Coinage Act of 1873, the use of silver in coins made a bold return with the appearance of the Morgan silver dollar, now a valuable and highly sought-after coin.. It helps to see real world examples of what is coming from China. For Sale: Silver Bullion Coins & Rounds + Peace Dollars, For Sale: Silver Bullion (Many Holiday Themed) And 90% More Or Less At Spot, For Sale: Silver Bullion - Various Coin & Medal Lots, For Sale: Canadian Silver 80% + Add On French 90%, For Sale: 1998 Havana Puzzle Silver Proof Set With Box, Grapecollects' Coin Mini Mart (Us, Silver, And Some World, Die Varieties), Commems Collection: Index To "did You Know?" Silver Coins, Currency & Stamps. BidALot Coin Auction. Get the best deals on 1888 Year Morgan US Dollars (1878-1921) when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Silver Melt: $20.96 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $35, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $200 at auction. As the photo below reveals, these guys are minting much more than fake morgan dollars: Fake silver dies in the photo include fake numismatic Greek Drachmas and British Crown coins as well as US coins. Save Item. COUNTERFEIT 1888-S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR. Hey everyone! Color and mushy details are the first clue. Pretty bad, glad it worked out well for you. Counterfeit. Given the growing prevalence of counterfeit silver dollars on the market, it is usually best to buy any of the scarcer coins as slabbed. See Sold Price 1 bid. Production of the coin continued all the way up until 1921, when the coin was replaced by an even newer, albeit less popular, design. 1889-CC Morgan Dollar with joined halves The 1889-CC Morgan dollar pictured above appears to be an attractive coin in About Uncirculated condition worth well over $10,000. It took 1.16 seconds to rattle this change. 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