1861 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Fake/Counterfeit - Mint State Example

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tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6108 Posts	Posted 11/13/2021 7:26 pm While there really isn't a "mint state" for counterfeits, this is the finest example I have ever seen of one of these old cast coins. Usually they are half beat up or worn, but this one should show what they actually looked like when they were made. 1861 Seated Liberty half dollar counterfeit - mint state example Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 11/13/2021 7:31 pm Thanks. It seems so hard to believe this could have passed for genuine in its day. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinHunter4 Pillar of the Community United States 1086 Posts	Posted 11/13/2021 7:47 pm Interesting... Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 11/13/2021 8:52 pm It is not a terrible counterfeit, considering the primitivity of the process. The details are pretty much spot on (from a distance). If I saw this on a dealers tray I would just assume it is a metal detecting find and move on. I guess I am trying to say that nothing screams counterfeit on a quick first glance. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
Heymikep Pillar of the Community United States 824 Posts	Posted 11/16/2021 12:07 am What does the edge look like? Can you post a pic of the edge? Report this Post to the Staff
tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6108 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 08:32 am Thanks folks! And that's a fair question about the edge. It has nice reeding, but I'll be out all day and will see about pulling it out of the 2x2 for a pic tonight or maybe tomorrow. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 11/18/2021 09:10 am That is an interesting example. The mold appears to have been made using an authentic coin. It sure looks like a dug coin that has been spiffed up.. Report this Post to the Staff
tropicalbats Pillar of the Community United States 6108 Posts	Posted 11/21/2021 7:36 pm I finally got a chance to shoot the edge photo. Here ya go! And since I had it out, it weighs 10.55g. Edited by tropicalbats 11/21/2021 7:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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1861 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Counterfeit - Mint State Example