This counterfeit coin was unluckily purchased by Mr.N.G. of Wisconsin. He wrote to me an email on 11th Mar., 2006. The email is self-explanatory.
Subject: Hello from Wisconsin!
Recently bought this coin from an antique store. I had no idea what it was exactly, but found it to be very interesting. I quickly found your site and was able to identify it as a dragon silver dollar. However, some of the characters on the back are slightly different from any of the ones shown on your site. This makes me wonder, is this coin one you do not have or a very good forgery? I appreciate any help you could give me in identifying this coin!
Thank You!
Nathan
Another email from Mr. N.G.
Dear Mr. Leungn,
Nooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! Why me, WHY ME!
Seriously though, I can't say it surprises me. When I was unable to match it to any of your coins, and then began reading about the forgeries other people have gotten, I feared the worst. However, I still would have bought the coin (knowing it to be a forgery) simply because I find the design fascinating. (Maybe I'll start collecting forgeries)
I would like to thank you very much for confirming the coins status. Please feel free to post my woes on your "Dubious or False Coins" page. That way I can at least get my 15 seconds of fame from this incident.
Once again thank you, and good luck with your collecting and web site!
Nathan
P.S. My mother says I should make the coin into a pendant to wear to remind me to be a bit more wary of things!
[ I like the last sentence very much! It is really a good suggestion. I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to Nathan, he is so kind as to let me use his images. Thanks indeed! ykleungn ]
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