Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1843 Seated liberty coin

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Expert: - 12/17/2008


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My husband acquiredsome 1843 coins.  There is no mint stamp on it.  Also when comparing it with others I see online, it has "in god we trust" above the eagle.  The others I see do not have this.  Are these fakes? I also have trade dollars from 1843 and 1876, are these fakes or worth anything?

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Hello, Thanks for the question.  Over 95% of these that walk in our shop are fakes from China.  Companies in China are producing alarming numbers of fake Trade, Bust, and Seated Liberty dollars.  If you paid nothing or close to it you can bet they are fake.  You can always take your items to a local coin dealer and get them checked out.  Thanks for the question.  If you have a digital scale get a weight in grams.  A 1846 Dollar should weigh 26.73 grams, but this is only one indication of an authentic coin.  Thanks again, Troy Thoreson

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Troy Thoreson

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Please, no error coin questions unless your coin is dated 1955 or before. I can answer questions regarding all U.S. Coins, Gold & Silver bullion, including regular mint and proof issue coins and currency. Since 2009, I have been contributing to the Red Book, "A Guide Book of United States Coins", by R.S. Yeoman along with two other publications. I currently run two coin shops in California.

Experience

I have over 30 years experience in Numismatics. I own two coin shops and have examined thousands of coins over the years. Please allow up to 2 business days for an answer. This is a free service and I am happy to answer questions - but please be patient and understanding of my time.

Organizations
My company is an authorized P.C.G.S. and N.G.C. dealer. I am a Life Member of the American Numismatic Association and California State Numismatic Association. We are also an authorized Whites Metal Detector dealership.

Publications
I have written articles for Coin World and the Rare Coin Market Report.

Education/Credentials
I have a certificate of completion from the American Numismatic Association on how to detect counterfeit U.S. Gold Coins and how to Grade U.S. Coins along with other certifications. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Accounting and a minor in Computer Information Systems.

Awards and Honors
I am listed as a contributor to the Red Book, "A Guide Book of United States Coins", the Red Book, by R.S. Yeoman. I have been contributing to the Red Book since 2009. I also contribute to the Blue Book and the new Professional edition Red Book. I have many other awards and honors.

Past/Present Clients
My past consulting clients included eBay, Inc., Yahoo! Auctions, and the United States Postal Service. I have many other great customers and help all no matter their level of collecting.

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