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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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Hello, This is the only type of this coin I've handled. I do not see many of these in Rome. Any thoughts on grade and authenticity to help me get an idea would be appreciated...   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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New Member
United States
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I'm not sure about this one because of multiple variations and it's out of my league. This is clearly a small date variation and the letters and stars should be small too. If you weigh it, it should be close to 13.48 grams considering the wear. Someone should have a better answer. If it's real, it's a very nice find!
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Valued Member
United States
246 Posts |
I'm at G-6, and I don't see any major red flags concerning the authenticity of the coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2063 Posts |
A nice small date, small letters variety... Indeed, G-6 is where I also land.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2562 Posts |
Absolutely genuine. VG-8
Edited by jacrispies
09/30/2022 01:56 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
816 Posts |
Looks good to me. I'm also at VG-8 on this one.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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i can see it as high as VG10
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
556 Posts |
Thanks everyone... I am thankful for the confirmation. I haven't seen another authentic liberty bust half in Italy ... Fakes... Lots! But, obvious fakes...
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
75184 Posts |
G-06 maybe, but VG? The obverse rim is missing from K5 to K10.
Edited by Coinfrog
10/01/2022 5:54 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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In my mind, with very limited experience, I was thinking something 'G' ...
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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as for authenticity my thought on it is why go through all the work required to make this coin look like its been circulated for 100 years and is it even possible to make it look like this. I mean its a common half and maybe worth $65-70. doesn't make sense
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I haven't seen another authentic liberty bust half in Italy ... Fakes... Lots! But, obvious fakes... That is the nice thing about bust halves, decent fakes are hardly seen. I personally haven't run into any impressive fakes yet. If you study and recognize basic date positions then the counterfeits are very easy to spot.
Edited by jacrispies
10/02/2022 12:50 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
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@jac, I bought this half when I was very new to collecting. I had however seen a number of fakes in Rome. Even to my completely novice eye, the fakes were terrible. You are right. It is reassuring!
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