Authenticity Of 1856-O Half

arkmanxx You ask -


Unfortunately they are VERY common.

You must remember when dealing with forgers there are two primary ways of passing off forgeries for profit. One is into circulation at face value or bullion value. The second is Numismatic forgery intended to fool collectors.

The first type in general are collectible (provided they are legal to own). The second group poses the threat to all of us and our investments (if you even consider coins to be an investment).

Copies of common coins are OFTEN made to circulate . These counterfeits copy VERY common coins. Why ? Because forgers target the coins you never look at. Who looks at a fine grade 1965 Washington quarter? Or for that matter any worn quarters you get in change. That is a current favorite of forgeres here in the US. IN Ecuador it is the Susan B Anthony and Sacagawea US dollars because they circulate there.

Numismatic forgers on the other hand sell anything that will fool their target audience and make a profit. So quality ranges from VERY BAD - tourist knock offs to VERY good high end Numismatic forgeries.

Before buying anything KNOW what it is you are buying.

The half dollar that started this thread is NOT REALLY that hard to spot once you know what to look for. The hard ones are the kind that you keep on your desk for days and keep reviewing over and over looking for that something that gives you an upset feeling but not even knowing what it is,

Bob
Thank you as always for another class in detecting counterfeits. I learn more each time you join a thread.

Update: Tracking shows it has arrived and been picked up by coinman_2000.

Sent him an email regardng my full refund. Let's see what happens.

Got my refund, no hassle or issues from coinman_2000.

A+ transaction and communication from beginning to the end.