Bust Quarter On Ebay: Possible Contemporary Counterfeit?

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Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6383 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 5:42 pm I saw this quarter and it looks like it might be a counterfeit, possibly one made during the 1800's and used in circulation. The "25 C" in particular looks wrong. If it is a contemporary counterfeit I doubt it is actually made from 90% silver. Might be attractive to those folks interested in counterfeits. Thoughts? http://cgi.ebay.com/1835-CAPPED-BUS...em1e63a3a457 Report this Post to the Staff

Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 6:15 pm My first thought was that it may not be a counterfeit but I now agree with you, looking at my 1836 (I don't have an 1835) the 25C on the reverse is completely different. ebay Quarter 1836 Capped Bust Quarter Edited by Moe145 05/19/2011 6:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
reupman Pillar of the Community United States 597 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 8:19 pm wouldn't that be explained by the hand type set they used to do? Report this Post to the Staff
Darth Anarchus Pillar of the Community United States 1388 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 9:15 pm The wear pattern is a bit off to me... Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 9:43 pm Counterfeit or not, looks like a ground find. Looks like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 05/19/2011 10:28 pm I don't know if its counterfeit or not but it could be, I don't know is 25Â¢ coins were counterfeited back then like the dollar coins were but I guess its possible Report this Post to the Staff
m9frank Pillar of the Community United States 628 Posts	Posted 05/20/2011 03:12 am Looks like a genuine 1835 B2 to me. Report this Post to the Staff
biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 05/20/2011 6:26 pm Color and wear pattern look bad to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Gyrene7483 Pillar of the Community United States 1704 Posts	Posted 05/20/2011 10:56 pm The coin looks like it is made of lead by the texture and color. It seems you have doubts about this coin or you wouldn't have asked for opinions here so, it might be in your best interest pass on this piece and wait until you find another that actually looks "right." ANA LM-3175 Report this Post to the Staff
m9frank Pillar of the Community United States 628 Posts	Posted 05/21/2011 12:02 am There are cast counterfeits known of this die marriage. (Steve M. Tompkins, Early United States Quarters 1796-1838) Report this Post to the Staff
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