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New Member
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While going through half dollar coins tonight, I came across a bicentennial Kennedy half dollar with an eagle reverse. I looked at all my other coins, the Red Book, and then the internet and could not find this coin anywhere. First thing, when you drop it , it sounds different than all of the others. Second thing, holding the coin straight in front of you, flip it over and the eagle is not straight.It is at about 130 degrees. Do I have something rare or is this coin a dime a dozen? Any help would be appreciated. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Got any pics? The weight of the coin could also help. My first thought is a someone created this post mint. I'm sure someone with more expertise will come along.
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United States
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I would agree. Magicians coin. Bicentennial coins were produced in 1975 and 1976 so the chance a two year old die got in the mix is slim. imo |
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New Member
 United States
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The camera I have will not focus that close. I will try to borrow one tomarrow and get some pictures. I also do not have anything to weigh that small of a weight. The coin has no mint mark, so it has to be P. It is clad. It appears to be straight from the mint. I don't see anything that would appear that it was home made. It even has the reeded edges. If it was a fake, how can I tell? If it is real, how can I tell, and what would it be worth? Also, if it is real, how can I prove it? Thank you very much in advance. It is almost midnight, so I have to come back after work tomarrow. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Most likely someone took a bicentennial, and hollowed it out, then ground down a regular half so it would fit inside the hollowed out one, (or visa-versa) and give the appearance of an error coin. They use this method to make magicians coins too. Do a Google Image search for Magicians coin, and you will see what I am talking about. On your coin, look for a thin seam near the rim of the coin where the one coin was inserted into the hollowed out one. Dave |
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I have as well found a coin 1971 or 1972 with a 90's eagle turned upside down,,,it is fake,,same as your coin,,use your loop you will see a small gap around the rim and flick your coin with your finger you will hear the coin does not sound solid,,weight will be wrong too...Cosmos
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United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 It does sound like a Magicians coin.  Here is what to look for on the reverse rim of your coin:  Look closely at the rim area. If the devices next to rim is missing, that is possible. But that would be the area to check. It is fake, but an attention item. (I would keep it.) Edited by coop
10/31/2013 11:25 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Put it in a cleaned out peanut butter jar and shake hard until it pops apart. Inside will likely be a Mexican peso attached to the part that pops out (or an English penny).
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Posted 10/30/2013 11:14 pm
