Expert: Brad Swain - 11/23/2009

Question
What is the value of an 1888 silver dollar cc misprinted coin thats been in circulation

Answer
Hi Kristy, what is the misprint?
The Carson City mint (CC) did not make silver dollars that year.
A genuine dollar of that type should weigh 26.73 grams and would contain .7736 of an ounce of silver.
Counterfeits mass produced in East Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe abound of Chinese and U.S. coins, and many other countries'.
Most counterfeits weigh up light, are grayish, may have a weakly struck look to appear worn, look cleaned or antiqued and may have a dull or grainy surface. Weighing it may be the best telltale of genuineness.
Chinese counterfeit factory: http://coins.about.com/od/worldcoins/ig/Chinese-Counterfeiting-Ring/Chinese-Fake...
You might also try a library for a copy of the Guidebook of United States Coins for lots more info, pics and values.
Brad