is this legit? (ebay purchase)

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  1. phillis

    phillis Member

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    i bought this coin off eBay. part of a set. 1x 2oz coin and 1x 1oz coin.

    this is on the 2oz coin

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    the tarnishing around the edges. it looks like its been burnt or extremley hot at some point. what gives? have i been shagged over and need to go crack some ebay-seller skulls?
     
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    jimprince New Member

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    No need to crack any skulls...some coins get tarnished like that with age. In fact, it can add value if it has a "rainbow" type look to it. Personally, I don't care for the look but it is most likely a genuine coin.
     
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    spannermonkey Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    I have seen Toning like that on silver coins
    I think it's been out of it's capsule & in the sun ,weight it
    if you can,and get it tested.Never seen them faked
     
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    Thanks guys! What are other tell tale signs of faked/dodgy silver? eBay being my main stacking source, i wanna know what to look for...
     
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    rbaggio Active Member Silver Stacker

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    If it's in your posession, first thing to do is weigh the coin. Does it weigh what it is supposed to? Is the diameter correct?
     
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    THUCYDIDES79 New Member Silver Stacker

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    Hello,

    Get a digital scale with 0.01 grams precision and you can weigh the coins once you receive them.
    stay away from Chinese sellers and chinese coins ( until u know what you are doing ), only buy from
    sellers with at least 100 feedback on eBay.
     
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    spannermonkey Well-Known Member Silver Stacker

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    Well I just bought a fake 1906 liberty silver dollar
    From a dealer but no on feebay
    From what I have seen it's Chinese pandas & US silver dollars that get copied mostly
     
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