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Contemporary Counterfeit 1893 Columbian Half Dollar

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Just picked up this contemporary counterfeit at a flea market a couple days ago. The dealer knew it was fake and so did I. I have never heard or seen this type counterfeit before.
Weight: ~10.26g, real one 12.5g
Diameter ~30.6mm
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Very cool acquisition, mrwhatisit - I'd never seen a fake Columbian half!
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Nice!

It appears to be a well-worn piece. I wonder if the wear came from circulation or from being a long-term pocket piece?


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Interesting piece. I as well have never seen a counterfeit Columbian half.
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