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I had purchased a 1921-D Walking Liberty half dollar. I have a few concerns about the coin. 1. The coin weighs 11.58 grams, but the book states that the weight should be 12.50 grams. 2. The coin is 30.4 millimeters in diameter. The book says it should be 30.6 millimeters in diameter. 3. The coins thickness is 1.70 millimeters, I've found that the thickness should be 2.15 millimeters. 4. The coin is not magnetic though. My concern is that it's a fake, but it wasn't magnetic which I would think is a big deal. The diameter is slightly off so I'm not sure if that is a big deal or not, but the weight is concerning. The coin is worn as you can see in the pictures. Could someone please let me know if they think this coin is a fake. Thank you.     |
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I don't think the coin is a fake. Those differences you cite are all attributable to wear. The specifications are for newly minted coins, and yours is obviously quite worn. At the right price it is a good coin for your collection.
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I would agree that's a pretty slick walker I would expect it to have loss a lot of mass. That's why stackers prefer Kennedy's a lot for silver investments. You just lose silver with wear.
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I appreciate the feedback. Almost an entire gram just seemed like a lot to lose. I'll take your word that it is real. Thank you
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~7% is a bunch of weight but not beyond the pale, and thickness dimensions are a difficult metric for comparison. Even if there is a specific published number, strike tolerances make it inaccurate. This one can take its' rightful place in the collection, I think.  |
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Looks genuine to me. It's a typical AG-G 1921-D that did its job in commerce. It looks very similar to the one that graces my Dansco album. Most 1921-D's are in this condition because they were not highly recognized as a key coin early on.
It really is harder to fake AG-G coins and the financial incentive isn't there. I'd be a lot more worried if you were showing us a raw AU coin.
Edited by DoubleEagle20
03/07/2015 2:14 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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I too agree with everyone. The difference is due to wear. Not an easy coin to find, so be glad you got that one.
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I see nothing wrong with the piece other than honest wear. Nothing to indicate to me that it isn't authentic.
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It looks real to me. I've seen heavily worn Walkers down a gram in weight. What's left of the reeding? Has it been clipped?
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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I am looking for one of those myself. How much did it cost you? I am also looking for a 1916-S and a 1921-D and a 1921. Most of these coins are in awful condition due to wear. If you get one in EF condition you will pay $500-$1000. For the coin to be in great condition it must have been in a collection or a vault IMO.
John
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Thanks for all the feedback and I paid $77 after buyers premium at an auction.
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 $77 is a really good deal on it. Edited by DoubleEagle20
03/09/2015 1:14 pm
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This one's a "good" AG3 and at $77 you paid maybe 60% of slab in grade. Nicely done, you could slab it and still profit on the resale.
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Nice coin for the grade and especially for the price you paid! Enjoy it!
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 with what all the other members are telling you..great coin and, great price...keep it safe.. Also wanted to say, $77.00 is a good price for a AG3, I paid $90.00 for mine..  Edited by SHAFTA9a
03/09/2015 4:03 pm
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I have two 1916 Liberty Walkers in G and F condition I bought for about $40 and $70, respectively. I made low ball offers I thought and the offers were accepted. I have learned my lesson on ebay about making multiple low ball offers. Someone might just accept all your offers. I wanted a 1916 and a 1916-S but only got the 1916's. |
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