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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1130 Posts |
Hello everyone, This is only the second barber half I've found in Rome. Diameter is right and it weighs low at 11.52; every half I've bought in Rome (probably 500-600) has pinged even if it is below weight... Thoughts on this one? (I am not interested in how much you WOULD NOT buy this coin; I'm happy with it and appreciate that some people would not buy this coin)   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4233 Posts |
I don't see any reason to doubt authenticity. It has the correct obv and rev types for the year and typical wear. I'm not a fan of the "ping test."
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Valued Member
United States
244 Posts |
It looks good to me and I'd say it's weight is acceptable for being circulated. While it does have some PMD on the area above the eagle it does not look that bad for being on the complete opposite side of the world. So, very nice find.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1511 Posts |
Great find! Looks authentic to me.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36744 Posts |
It's a G-4 and looks authentic.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
Agree G-04 and authentic.
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Pillar of the Community
 Italy
1130 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3848 Posts |
Wonderful, wholesome coin representing the available type well. I like it at G-4, but keep in mind there is some damage in the reverse stars. I would net to AG-3 if it were mine.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10038 Posts |
No red flags from me. Nice find!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
From the pics the coin looks to be OK, despite being so worn.
Rarely, but occasionally, genuine coins can be 'dumb'. Usually, the cause of this is internal lamination/s not seen on the surface of the coin. Have a close look at the edge. Evidence of a flan split may? be found.
A ping tone test has some limitations, but
used in conjunction with other tests to help prove authenticity, the ping tone test can be a highly useful test.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
74138 Posts |
Grade is Good and the coin is genuine.
Errers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18663 Posts |
pretty good find Roma. i'd call it G4 if it was mine
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Pillar of the Community
Italy
1130 Posts |
Thanks everyone....barber coinage is very scarce in Rome... probably less than a dozen found in 3ish years. I buy almost all I find.
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Moderator
 United States
15428 Posts |
I see an honestly worn workhouse of the economy in its day. I'll go with authentic G4.
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Posted 03/25/2024 2:12 pm
