Counterfeit Seated Liberty Half Help

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Fropa
Fropa Posts: 71 ✭✭
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I found a counterfeit 1876 Seated Liberty Half in a roll this month. I don't know much about counterfeits so I was wondering if it's possible to tell if it is a newer of vintage fake and if it's foreign or domestic. Here are some pictures

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The coin weighs about 8.3 grams. Size and thickness look about right. Any information would be appreciated.

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  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,165 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Interesting roll find!
    I'm guessing it's a contemporary counterfeit, meant to circulate at FV, crudely struck in pot metal (whatever that is) - but this is strictly a guess based on appearance on my part. Lots of other sharper knives in this forum drawer should comment.
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  • Julian
    Julian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
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    I also believe that it is probably a contemporary counterfeit. Interesting, but not terribly valuable, worth more than face value, for sure.
    PNG member, numismatic dealer since 1965. Operates a retail store, also has exhibited at over 1000 shows.
    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

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  • AUandAG
    AUandAG Posts: 25,050 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I agree with those above. If it were modern it would be better.

    bob
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  • RichieURich
    RichieURich Posts: 8,640 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    In my opinion, it's probably worth $30 to $60 to a Seated half collector who is interested in contemporary counterfeits.

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • Fropa
    Fropa Posts: 71 ✭✭
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    Thanks for the information everyone. I hadn't thought about it being worth anything, nice to know it's worth more than the 50 cents it cost me.

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