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Joe2007 Pillar of the Community United States 3843 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 2:28 pm While going through ebay's archives I saw this listing for a Capped Bust half dollar that looks "off". Is this a modern or contemporary counterfeit or are my eyes just playing tricks on me? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1832-Capped...047675.l2557 Edited by Joe2007 12/06/2014 2:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff

edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 2:41 pm My .02 I'm not a scholar on these coins, but it looks like a modern cast copy. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 2:50 pm I think it's a contemporary counterfeit that slipped through a busy seller's scrutiny. Not positive, though. Report this Post to the Staff
SteveCaruso Pillar of the Community United States 1796 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 4:26 pm Given the strike, the date, and the particular pattern of wear, there's little doubt it's a counterfeit. Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 12/06/2014 4:43 pm It appears to be an 1832 1-A contemporary counterfeit, common. Report this Post to the Staff
DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1751 Posts	Posted 12/07/2014 01:43 am Def a counterfeit, more than likely a contemporary counterfeit. Those are even worth a few bucks. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 12/08/2014 07:33 am yes, contemporary Report this Post to the Staff
colonialjohn Pillar of the Community United States 1757 Posts	Posted 12/08/2014 6:47 pm Yes and probably a German silver alloy signature with normally a trace signature of cobalt in this German silver (Cu/Zn/Ni) alloy mix based on my research into the CC Family. John Lorenzo Numismatist United States Report this Post to the Staff
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