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So I was pretty ignorant at one point(aren't we all) and thought it was a good idea to pay entirely too much money for a 2C coin I found online from some random auction on hibid. I thought it was a really cool coin! HA! Anyways long story short, I've had it for a long time now and was thinking about selling it on ebay or something, but I got to really wondering if it's not fake. I thought it was the second I laid my eyes on it. Well, the second it was in my hand and I laid my eyes on it, but I figured at the time there was nothing I could do about it if it was fake, so I put it in a new coin flip, put it in my collection, and moved on. Fast forward to today and I really don't want to pass on this inconvenience if the coin is fake! That would just hurt the integrity collecting coins if you ask me. So ill post some crappy pictures from my phone and you guys let me know what you think! I will greatly appreciate everyone who is about to tell me I got ripped off! : ) thanks!   |
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New Member
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To be clear, immediately I noticed the texture of the coin is not smooth at all, but I've seen many coins like that that wouldnt make any sense to be fake so thought there could be a small chance that maybe it's just weathered or something. But it looks like it's electroplated? I know the pictures suck, sorry!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Have you weighed it?
Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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United States
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New Member
United States
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6.1 so it weights perfect..
Edited by Megenkw1
01/16/2024 03:06 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I feel this coin is genuine but environmentally corroded OR struck on rusted dies. Enough detail exists to put this coin in the EF-40ish range. It would also be the much more common large motto...  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There is no Two Cent Piece that is struck from these rusted of dies. Nor any other contemporary strike of any US type that exhibits this extreme texture except for restrikes, such as the restrike 1804 large cent. Usually rusted dies have very small patches of rust that can be hardly noticeable. I say genuine, extremely corroded from natural circumstances or something more extreme like salt water or acid. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Edited by jacrispies
01/16/2024 11:45 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Can you take photos of the coin out of the holder?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks genuine with environmental damage.
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New Member
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Looks like an AU details coin with environmental damage.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Agree.  to the CCF! |
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New Member
United States
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To be honest not really getting any counterfeit vibes looking at it. The details aren't mushy and I don't see any of the pitting that comes from the facsimile of a coin.
Plus it isn't the small motto, so I can't imagine counterfeiters trying to take a relatively common coin. If the measurements (weight, diameter etc.) are on point then I would say it's for sure genuine.
Good on you to be diligent tho!
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