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Valued Member
United States
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Take it into your local coin shop, they should be able to help determine its authenticity. Doesn't look bad to me other than its toning. That could be from cleaning.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I give it EF for wear. Not sure about authenticity; do not know the well enough.
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Australia
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 United States
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My problem is I don't have a local coin shop. The closest one is an hour away and I am working full time this summer. I feel like some of the questionable features and diameter variability came from the fact that this was the first full year of the steam press and the mint hadn't quite figured things out yet. What is something else I can do?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Now that I have taken a closer look at it, I also am questioning it's authenticity. Look on photograde to see what Bust halves in this grade should look like.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks real to me Me too... Quote:
Look on photograde to see what Bust halves in this grade should look like. EXCEPT....all examples there are lettered edge..... this is a reeded edge.....totally different animal.... |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's real. I'll giver her a 35.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I see no reason to question authenticity. XF40( details if you say its cleaned, but I dont see obvious cleaning in the photos).
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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EXCEPT....all examples there are lettered edge..... this is a reeded edge.....totally different animal.... This. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Thanks everyone for your input and information. It's always good to check things out and get opinions.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If it helps, here's a certified coin to compare yours with... 1837 Capped Bust Half Dollar  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The diameter of CBHs is a bit variable since these coins were struck in an open collar press. Notice the fishtailing on the reverse peripheral devices- that is an indicator of significant radial expansion of the planchet during striking. -biokemist (hope he's fine with me quoting him...) Anyway, so maybe I'm wrong. |
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