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1837 Reeded Edge Capped Bust Half Dollar. Real or Counterfeit?
jesbroken
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What do you think of this 37 RE CBHDollar? Looks off to me, so I vote counterfeit.
Jim
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Well, this one is pretty obvious. The better question might be if it is filled with chocolate.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Fugazi !!
Instant bad.
Here is the real thing.
Look at the stars. Do they look like any stars you’ve seen on any half dollars before or after? So fake.
Not to derail thread but our local oldies radio station does a regular dribble of facts. Yesterday they claimed that by the end of the 19th century 1 coin in 3 circulating was counterfeit. Still not quite sure I believe that. James
Contemporary counterfeit struck from hand cut dies and intended to circulate as money.
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Counterfeit. Eagle looks off. Also fields have a weird sheen. Stars have an indent.
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No, I don't believe so. That is a modern piece.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
CF
I blew it up a bit and enhanced with some grain. Is it made of silver?
These are silver plated. They are modern counterfeits that you can buy in quantity on the web. You can buy as many as you like on Etsy. They are labeled as nickel and brass with silver plating.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
This post was originally in April and have put away the counterfeit. Definitely not silver, weight wise. I would love for it to be a contemporary counterfeit, but doubt it.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain