Fake J-1513 Morgan half dollar pattern on eBay (gone now)
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/393645131461?hash=item5ba71406c5:g:lAIAAOSw9plhc441
Note the crude hair detail on the obverse of the fake compared to the genuine coin. On the fake, the truncation of the bust points directly at a bead, while on the genuine example, it points between two beads. The orientation of the beads and denticles on the reverse of the fake also does not quite match the genuine example. The fake also has crude feather detail on the eagle, and lacks clean separation between "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the border.
The fake:
The genuine:
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1877-50c-j-1513-rb/71851
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Missing the lower(10th) berry on the ebay piece, also.
Jim
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It is poorly defined, for sure. Looking at some of the other eBay photos, that detail is at least partially visible.
Thanks for the pictures of the fake AND the authentic, along with the PUP's.... I am not familiar with this coin and your information was very useful. Cheers, RickO
Gone now!
Don't buy uncertified patterns!