Another good counterfeit at the coin shop.
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Well, I stopped by the local coin store and the dealer presented me with another very well made counterfeit. A bust half in VF, weighs correctly, wear pattern is good, however the color is SLIGHTLY off. The edge lettering was fair, but on closer observation, had slight problems with globs of metal within the words. In addition, when the coin was pinged, the metal sound was off. Good counterfeit for the grade and would pass for most beginning collectors.
The dealer tells me he is getting offered ALL SORTS of counterfeits these day.
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The dealer tells me he is getting offered ALL SORTS of counterfeits these day.
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<< <i>presented to you as real or counterfeit ? >>
Presented to me for an opinion.
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<< <i>Was it actually worn down to VF or did it just have the details of a VF (with no real wear)? >>
The coin appeared to be artificially worn down.
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I have seen so many colors of bust halfs, that it is hard to think that would be the final indicator.
Do you know how it was made?
Is it a modern or contemporary work ?
<< <i>Was it actually worn down to VF or did it just have the details of a VF (with no real wear)? >>
It may be a contemporary counterfeit struck in German silver and it circulated long enough to get worn down some. A pic would sure help. Right now all we can do is guess.
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<< <i>Was it actually worn down to VF or did it just have the details of a VF (with no real wear)? >>
It may be a contemporary counterfeit struck in German silver and it circulated long enough to get worn down some. A pic would sure help. Right now all we can do is guess. >>
The coin doesn't belong to me and resides with a coin dealer. The coin definitely had the look of German Silver and was initially convincing; however, with all the chinese counterfeits coming out, I am just wondering if this a new twist to the ongoing supply of fake coins with a good collector "look".
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Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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