My First Bogus Bust Half

BustHalfBrian

Never had much interest in these "contemporary counterfeits" 1) because of the intentions with which they were created, and 2) because I want to collect the real deal, but this one was cheap and I thought the planchet cracks were pretty neat.

I don't own Davignon's book, but I was told this is a D-1A. Does that sound right?

ldhair

Very cool.

stealer

Contemporary counterfeits hold a soft spot in my heart

CoinMan1012

How do you tell if it is contemporary or modern?
Taylor

lkeigwin

Yes, 1A is correct. It's a pretty good fake for contemporary counterfeits.

I think those cracks are PMD. Look at the disjointed separation of the stars, and the rim damage, reverse 10k.
Lance.

TomB

The Davignon book is terrific; I think you would enjoy it greatly.

lkeigwin

I agree with Tom. It's really nicely done. Lots of interesting history, well arranged reference material. I don't even collect these and I've enjoyed the book. Buy it.
Lance.

NumisOxide

Very cool! Love contemporary counterfeits.

NotSure

<< <i>How do you tell if it is contemporary or modern?
Taylor >>







<< <i>The Davignon book is terrific; I think you would enjoy it greatly. >>



Read (and learn through that reading) ALL you can!!!!!

CoinZip

<< <i>How do you tell if it is contemporary or modern?
Taylor >>




Usually contemporary ones are made using crude methods and are very obvious fakes to anyone that study's the series....


Some of the modern fakes are using manufacturing methods similar to the way coins are made and are not so obvious.

sniocsu

Neat one anyways

cwt

For anyone with an interest in this series, below is a link to the website of the Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust Half Collectors Club...

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