1806 Draped Bust Real Or Fake? - Coin Community Forum

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4321 New Member United States 31 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 6:26 pm the weight of this coin is 12.64g, while it's supposed to have 13.5g. this is a loss of about 9% of weight. So I am wondering if this could be a fake coin? I would really appreciate your opinion. thanks * Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! * Edited by 4321 02/12/2015 6:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Peldini Valued Member Canada 79 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 6:45 pm In this type of grade, is it worth faking this coin? I am no expert on the type, but I would imagine a counterfeiter would aim a little higher. That scratch right down the bust really detracts from the coin Report this Post to the Staff
Celticsoul Pillar of the Community United States 1566 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 6:50 pm I'm not a half expert but I do collect Draped Liberty large cents and it looks real to me. Notice how the stars are broken out to the rim. That's indicative of a late die state. Who would try to fake that? Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 8:04 pm It's genuine and heavily worn so the weight loss is acceptable. The obverse damage really kills the numismatic value. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Rayman311 Valued Member United States 489 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 8:16 pm Looks genuine to me Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 8:28 pm Genuine. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 8:29 pm The obverse damage will really hurt the value, but it looks real to me. Report this Post to the Staff
DoubleEagle20 Pillar of the Community United States 1748 Posts	Posted 02/12/2015 10:53 pm Genuine United States half dollar. It's an Overton 109a. Too bad on the scratch. Otherwise I think it would make a PCGS holder at AG-03. Edited by DoubleEagle20 02/12/2015 11:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Nickel Guy Pillar of the Community United States 604 Posts	Posted 02/14/2015 3:24 pm While the general consensus is that it's genuine (including myself), the next step is deciding whether or not you'll be O.K. with it in your collection. Report this Post to the Staff
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