Pitting on Morgan Dollars. Indicator if it's real or fake? [gelöst]

Hi guys,

Newbie here and I'm learning a lot from these forums.
I've heard from some collectors that coins with pitting are usually an indicator that these are not genuine or fake.
May I ask your opinion on this 1921 Morgan Dollar which as you can see have pitting on the obverse side of the coin. This is being offered to me by a friend of a friend. What's your overall assessment, is it good and real or not?

Thanks.
R&G

I'm no expert, but I'd avoid this one. The details on the obverse seem...mushy (in addition to the pitting) and the reverse doesn't look good at all when compared to a genuine example.

Compare with the images here: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1492.html

Without debating whether it is even genuine or not, this would be a very poor example even if genuine. The 1921S (this one is an S mint) is one of the most common and abundant dates in the Morgan dollar series. Plenty are available in very nice condition at affordable prices if you really want one. Personally, I too would just stay away from it.

When in doubt, don't!
Good thing I hesitated to buy, having read that this is one of the most faked coins ever! The seller was asking for US$26.00, I don't know if she knows about it or not, but she almost got me!

Anyway, thanks guys for the advice! Am so glad we have these kind of forums!

Thanks,
R&G