Well, it's hard to say, but it definitely looks like the real thing. I have been looking for a 1792 half disme for over a year. I am 99% certain (from the image) that this is genuine, but I am also very certain that it is holed/plugged and re-tooled. Take a look at the forehead area and the corresponding detail near ISME on the reverse. Looks like an A. Stockton job. Pretty good work.
Regarding the value, this guy is on crack. I have turned down similar examples for $25,000. The coin grades EF details, NET Fine.
I don't understand why such a rare and desirable coin (if it's real) is in a "numistrust" slab holder. IF I had the funds, and IF I wanted to buy it, I'd want it in a pcgs, ngc, or anacs holder.
I'm the Proud recipient of a genuine "you suck" award dated 1/24/05. I was accepted into the "Circle of Trust" on 3/9/09.
I don't buy the explanation foir it being graded by NTC. If I had this coin and it could be graded by any of the top 3, I'd do the switcheroo asap. I have to think that this coin has some problem not visible in the scans provided. Gary
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Regarding the value, this guy is on crack. I have turned down similar examples for $25,000. The coin grades EF details, NET Fine.
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Exactly. Read my earlier post (above). Holed/plugged/retooled.
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Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
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<< <i>The original owner purchased this coin many years ago from a prominent NY coin dealer. He decided to send it to NTC for certification >>
See definition of crock.
Russ, NCNE
Cheers,
Bob
If Martha truly looked like that, I can't see much incentive to be fathering anything else.