This 1824 Bust half has character...

Meltdown

I couldn't resist picking this up this morning. I could use some help with attribution...
It's tough to see if it's an overdate, but I figured the reverse cud might be a giveaway for those
who know this series better than I do.
Either way, it's a nice addition to the candy dish of misfits.

morgandollar1878

Nice CBH, however your butt is showing in the candy dish.

fishteeth

I am not so sure that is a mint made item, and may be worth more if a contemporary counterfeit.
May be the wear but with a quick look the lettering look off

llafoe

<< <i>Nice CBH, however your butt is showing in the candy dish. >>



I didn't notice it at first... it appears to be a man's butt. How'd you notice it so quickly?

astrorat

It's a contemporary counterfeit. Nice "coin," nonetheless.

CoinRaritiesOnline

As mentioned, it is in fact a contemporary counterfeit, and quite collectible as such. There is an excellent book out on the subject; the second edition was just published. Highly recommended reading.

Meltdown

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<< <i>Nice CBH, however your butt is showing in the candy dish. >>



I didn't notice it at first... it appears to be a man's butt. How'd you notice it so quickly? >>




Well, if it's a man's butt, the obverse bust is not too shabby.
It's one of those "Heads I win, tails you lose" tokens.




<< <i>As mentioned, it is in fact a contemporary counterfeit, and quite collectible as such. There is an excellent book out on the subject; the second edition was just published. Highly recommended reading. >>



Ah, very interesting! I will look more into it. It sure feels right, has decent edge lettering and even a small rim bump or two.
Thanks for the insight.

mozin

Doubt very much the US mint made that one. Get the new edition CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEIT CAPPED BUST HALF DOLLARS 2nd edition by Keith Davignon.

Barndog

here's a link for you, Meltdown: http://cccbhcc.com/index.html

Meltdown

Thanks guys! I'm intrigued...

ANACONDA

<< <i>Nice CBH, however your butt is showing in the candy dish. >>



IT IS!

mumu

That candy dish is awesome.

SoCalBigMark

<< <i>That candy dish is awesome. >>



Some day the ice cream man will own those coins.

jdillane

Contemp fake but very cool.

Meltdown

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<< <i>That candy dish is awesome. >>



Some day the ice cream man will own those coins. >>



You're probably right.