1913 1/2 Stiver Essequebo & Demerary - Counterfeit/Fake Or Error?

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atukase New Member Spain 1 Posts	Posted 10/16/2012 10:25 am Hi everyone, I have recently bought a 1913 1/2 stiver from Essequebo & Demerary but there is something wrong with the minting. It seems like there is a bit of extra material on top of the head of the monarch. What do you think? Error or Forgery Report this Post to the Staff

Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 10/16/2012 12:11 pm I was going to say, George was long dead by 1913. This coin was minted 1813. Looks to be an error, or maybe it was hit with a nail. See if theres a seam on the back where someone has (properly) filled a hole, thats what it looks to me, I cant see an 'exit wound'. Report this Post to the Staff
Anaximander Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 709 Posts	Posted 10/16/2012 12:18 pm There appears to be a dark patch just above the crown on the reverse. Does this match the mark above George's head? By the way - welcome to the forum. Edited by Anaximander 10/16/2012 12:18 pm Report this Post to the Staff
svslav Pillar of the Community United States 2605 Posts	Posted 10/16/2012 2:26 pm Quote: I was going to say, George was long dead by 1913. Actually George III "reigned" till 1820. The quotation marks are because he was not all there, and George IV was "helping" him as a regent since 1811. This type half stiver and [whole] stiver coins were minted one year (1813) only. To me it looks like a PMD (post-mint damage). Edit: Sorry, I missed the whole thing with 19.../18...! Now I see what's going on. I'm terrible with numbers Edited by svslav 10/16/2012 2:28 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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1913 1/2 Stiver Essequebo & Demerary - Fake Or Error?