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I bought the coin on the right from an auction yesterday. It was described as a copy. But when I compared it to a similar coin I have, it's the same dimensions, weight, and they both scratch test as silver. Width 32.2 mm Thickness 1.7 mm Weight 13.41 grams Non-magnetic Scratch tests as silver (turned same color as known genuine coin) I know it's a different year and so will not be an exact match.        |
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The 1825 coin is a metal detecting find, The 1830 coin is the one in question.
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Pillar of the Community
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Look at how the stars connect to the denticles on the 1830 half. That is one of many signs it was correctly labeled as a copy.
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Pillar of the Community
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Both look real, The stars stretching to the edges is a common later die state issue. Both are cleaned as such are details coins. What are the weights of each coin?
I scanned and missed your weights, they look spot on. I don't see
Anything that would lead me to think either of these are fake.
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09/05/2025 4:52 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Halfmind, there are 23 different 1830 varieties and divided between small zero and large zero. Date placement and spacing of numbers can be all over the place on capped bust halves.
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks, Adam. For OP's sake, I hope it is the real deal.
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Pillar of the Community
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The coin is genuine, without a doubt. AU Details cleaned.
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They both look genuine to me. Not seeing anything to make me think they're fake.
Errers and Varietys.
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Unnecessary to scratch test for silver.
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Posted 09/05/2025 4:14 pm
