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Valued Member
Canada
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Hello everyone! It's been a while since I've been on here but I'm excited to be back! I was wondering what your opinions may be on my coin. It looks a little too good to be true so I'm wondering if it's authentic. It was found in a wall of an old home. Thank you. Nancy  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2281 Posts |
This coin is not authentic.
You realize when you know how to think, it empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think.
-Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2333 Posts |
 but I kinda like it...almost looks like it should be a jewelry piece...what's the reverse look like? smat |
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Valued Member
 Canada
99 Posts |
Okay, thank you for verifying that. Here is the reverse.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1086 Posts |
This coin screams fake, looks more like an ASE than a WLH |
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Valued Member
Canada
99 Posts |
Yes, something just seemed 'off'. What is ASE and WLH? At least beginners (like me) can use this post for a reference of what a fake coin looks like for this .50 piece. Edited by nancylou
11/23/2021 08:55 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
18657 Posts |
i'll eat my shorts if this is genuine  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2953 Posts |
Or did someone try to hoboize this coin from a genuine 1941, meaning did somebody retool this?
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
That is the most ridiculous fake I have ever seen . Play money looks better then that .  |
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Valued Member
Canada
99 Posts |
Okay thanks guys. So what are the screaming tells that it's not genuine? I'm learning so please share your thoughts. :)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Pretty hilarious. We're not laughing at you, just the coin.  Enter " Walking Liberty half" in the Search box above to see many pics of genuine examples. Edited by Coinfrog
11/24/2021 09:40 am
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Valued Member
Canada
99 Posts |
On the right side of the obverse do you see where it's shiny more so than the other areas, that's because I rubbed it with my thumb. If I rubbed the obverse it would be shiny as well.
One thing I noticed when comparing it was the AW on the reverse is off..it has a 'W' but then to the top right of the 'W' is an angled 'A' which I hadn't seen when looking at examples of it.
Also, if you look at the M on the reverse of 'Unum' it has three dots on the 'v' part of the M.
I'll try to upload a better pic.
Edited by nancylou
11/24/2021 09:49 am
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Valued Member
Canada
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Forum Dad
 United States
24154 Posts |
We don't need any more pics. The coin is 100% fake.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1048 Posts |
Looks like it may be very nice piece of old-fashion counterfeiting work. Not easily accomplished.
In fact it may be worth more than an actual 1941 WLH in similar condition.
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Valued Member
Canada
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Posted 11/23/2021 05:23 am
