Repost from the MD Forum..thought ya'll would appreciate it.

GaCoinGuy

Who says nothing good ever gets dug?

Read this.

291fifth

Now that is a find. It also another indication that the 1792 half dime actually circulated and should be counted as a regular issue and not a pattern.

CoinHusker

WOW, that is an incredible find. Wonder if there's one in the dirt out here in Nebraska?

Russ

Looks like a cast counterfeit.






















Russ, NCNE

northcoin

Authentic? Anyone else struck by how Ms. Liberty's features seem to be a bit more complimentary than on the typical specimen? There are fakes out there and it is not unusual for the counterfeiters to dirty up their coins and add a scratch or two. I would say though that the wear does look pretty genuine but then again if it was struck from a mold based on a worn coin that would be duplicated as well. My guess is the coin is probably genuine but it certainly merits authentication.

northcoin

Wow, Russ - you beat me to the punch. Could you elaborate on why you think it is a casting?

Dennis88

Dennis

JadeRareCoin

Didn't look right to me either. Something just seems "off", and I have closely examined several examples of '92 half dismes. I am giving the benefit of doubt here and just assuming that the photography makes it look strange. A few quick tests would confirm if it is authentic or not.

Pistareen

An update:

A week or so before this thread debuted, the fellow that dug this coin consigned it to the August ANR auction along with a high grade dug Vermont Baby Head. The coin is very sharp, somewhat granular as expected, and has some scattered abrasions. It has been certified as EF details by NCS -- I have no doubts of its authenticity.

How incredibly exciting it must be to dig up a 1792 half disme!

John K.

Conder101

<< <i>It also another indication that the 1792 half dime actually circulated and should be counted as a regular issue and not a pattern. >>


The fact they circulated is irrelevent as far as the question about whether or not they are regular issues. Back then anything round and metal would potentially circulate including medals and buttons. One of the 1804 dollar circulated, one of the 1913 V nickels is circulated, They aren't regular issues. I have a heavily worn 1863 two cent pattern, that wear and use in commerce doesn't change my pattern two cent into a regular issue either.

mrearlygold

<< <i>Looks like a cast counterfeit.


Sure does.

Tom






















Russ, NCNE >>

goose3

<< <i>An update:

A week or so before this thread debuted, the fellow that dug this coin consigned it to the August ANR auction along with a high grade dug Vermont Baby Head. The coin is very sharp, somewhat granular as expected, and has some scattered abrasions. It has been certified as EF details by NCS -- I have no doubts of its authenticity.

How incredibly exciting it must be to dig up a 1792 half disme!

John K. >>




John,
what do you expect this 1792 to fetch at auction??

nwcs

Whether real or not, that'd get my heart a pounding if I saw it.

pontiacinf

An update:

A week or so before this thread debuted, the fellow that dug this coin consigned it to the August ANR auction along with a high grade dug Vermont Baby Head. The coin is very sharp, somewhat granular as expected, and has some scattered abrasions. It has been certified as EF details by NCS -- I have no doubts of its authenticity.

How incredibly exciting it must be to dig up a 1792 half disme!

John K.

so nice to have John around

so there russ cast counterfiet head !