Coin and Paper Money Collecting/US silver coin

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Question

silver coin
I'm interested if you could tell me where this coin comes from, what was and what is its value now? If the identification neads any other specifications about the coinplease contact me!
Thank you for helping!

Answer
Hello Balint,

From the photo, it certainly is a counterfeit 1797 US Silver Dollar.  The front and back designs do not match what a genuine 1797 coin should look like.  The front is OK but the back is the design that was adopted in 1798

There are many counterfeit coins coming from Asia, and a lot of them make there way onto eBay.  If you are a collector, only buy from a reputable dealer.  If possible, buy NGC or PCGS certified coins.

Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US

Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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