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1837 USA 5? Coin Help Please

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 Posted 10/19/2015  11:58 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Coin Scavenger to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I was trying to find information on this coin thinking it was a Half Dime but it's not right. Please help with your information.

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 Posted 10/20/2015  12:30 am  Show Profile   Check BH1964's eBay Listings Bookmark this reply Add BH1964 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
It is a Half Dime. A badly damaged and holed 1837 Capped Bust Half Dime.
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 Posted 10/20/2015  07:17 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add TypeCoin971793 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Worth only a couple dollars in its condition.
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That stinks . That is an awesome coin if only it was MS.
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Here is an image of the 1837 large 5 Capped Bust 1.35 grams .8924 silver 15.5 MM diameter reeded edge
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There was also a 1837 Small 5 Capped Bust 1.35 grams .8924 silver 15.5 MM diameter reeded edge
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THE SMALL 5 AND LARGE 5
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There were two that year designs with two varieties that year.
The 1837 Liberty Seated half dime Large Date No Stars 1.34 grams .900 silver 15.5 MM reeded edge
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The 1837 Liberty Seated half dime Small Date No Stars 1.34 grams .900 silver 15.5 MM reeded edge
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The differences? A side by side helps:
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 Posted 10/29/2015  8:13 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add CoinHuntingDrew to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Almost looks like a contemporary counterfeit to me.
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