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New Member
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Standby..Better pics coming..nick
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hey, Nick!  Sure hope your Walker is the real deal. It's a pretty coin. The Walker pros will be able to let you know. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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New Member
United States
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Here are the new pics. Who knew coin photography could suck? ..lol Thanks for your input everyone!nick   |
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United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Opinions on authenticity will be all over the map with a coin like this. Might as well send it in for a quick third party grading/authenticity check by ANACS.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It looks like an AU coin if it is true. I too have a crusty 1916 in similar grade, hope both are authentic
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would do a tissue test as well as an ice test next. It's just so hard to tell from pictures alone on a coin like this. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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1. Balance the coin flat on the tip of your finger over a blanket or towel, lest it falls.
2. Tap the edge gently with another coin, listening for ring tone.
3. Compare sound with a known genuine Half.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Good options. Yes, it is odd that the ice test trick has come up at least twice today and I had never heard of it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I still think she's the real deal. A trip to ANACS would reveal all.
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New Member
United States
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It seems to pass ping test and ice test. Note sure how much I have faith in those methods. I'm the best bet would be to have it looked at? How much does that cost?
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I am not expert on these but I know a bit about forgeries and I don't see anything on your coin to indicate that it's a cast copy. The difference in weight however is far too excessive. I coin in this condition should be within .1g of the specified weight. That said, the scale you are using is very large. What is the capacity and accuracy of the scale? I have a feeling your scale is just not suitable for this purpose. If this coin is indeed authentic, I have very little doubt that it is an MS coin, especially if luster is visible. Either way, I do think a trip to a TPG of your choice is warranted. Edited by cableguy815
12/02/2017 4:16 pm
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