Info On My Counterfeit/Fake 1833 Bust Half Dollar

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RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 08/07/2014 4:27 pm I was reading a topic by harveypb a few days ago on his "bogus" 1833 bust half dollar. It rang a bell as I have had one for ages. I am curious,I don't know much about them. can the experts educate me on mine? Is it a cast copy? Die struck? contemporary counterfeit? It even has the edge lettering and a lame attempt at reeding between the letters. weight is 11.9 Grams."edit" it rings like silver and is non magnetic. thanks for any educational info! Edited by RK55 08/07/2014 4:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff

junjun Pillar of the Community Puerto Rico 778 Posts	Posted 08/07/2014 7:44 pm I think it is a cast copy. If you look at the coin with a good magnifying glass you will see the surface is a little porous. At least looking the pictures there are some areas that seem to have porosity. Also the weight should be 13.48g. Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 08/07/2014 10:33 pm It doesn't seem to match up precisely with any of Riddell's catalogued specimens, but it certainly has the look of a contemporary counterfeit. The distinctive diagnostic I spot is the oversized, misshapen "C." Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
harveypb Valued Member United States 341 Posts	Posted 08/08/2014 06:26 am Looks like the D 6/F variety.....Common.... Report this Post to the Staff
harveypb Valued Member United States 341 Posts	Posted 08/08/2014 06:30 am Its die struck... It is a contemporary counterfeit.... Report this Post to the Staff
RK55 Pillar of the Community United States 2189 Posts	Posted 08/08/2014 10:31 am Thanks for the Info! Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 08/21/2014 07:08 am nice pick up Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 08/21/2014 07:15 am Appears to be 1833, Obv 6, Rev F in Davignon's "Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust half dollars" page #119, listed as common. Still nice. Report this Post to the Staff
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Info On My Fake 1833 Bust Half Dollar