Posted 10/15/2007 4:06 pm
I would love to post a picture but don't have permission. But, here is the link to the thread w/pictures from another coin forum.
http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=29289
I know all the 'information (alleged) provided' points toward it's authenticity, (I) still have a concern or two with the weight and tone. I've read that the weights of the half dollar planchets were very exact (precisely 1/2 of the silver dollar). Then again the process of striking or (screw-pressing) coins was quite rudimentary and some metal may have sheared off...
Also, the tone has me concerned as it looks like the counterfeits which have plagued the hobby of late.
I hope my concerns are just figments of my overactive imignation, but as you can see there are many knowledgable (forum experts) individuals who've declined to add comments when normally they would have added their comments.
Take Care
Ben
http://www.cointalk.org/showthread.php?t=29289
I know all the 'information (alleged) provided' points toward it's authenticity, (I) still have a concern or two with the weight and tone. I've read that the weights of the half dollar planchets were very exact (precisely 1/2 of the silver dollar). Then again the process of striking or (screw-pressing) coins was quite rudimentary and some metal may have sheared off...
Also, the tone has me concerned as it looks like the counterfeits which have plagued the hobby of late.
I hope my concerns are just figments of my overactive imignation, but as you can see there are many knowledgable (forum experts) individuals who've declined to add comments when normally they would have added their comments.
Take Care
Ben
