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Title: 1833 Counterfeit Bust Half Dollar Post by: Bonedigger on November 13, 2008, 04:42:31 AM Team,
I received this coin today from an internet seller and as suspected it is a definite counterfeit. Amazingly, the weight was almost spot on at 13.5 grams using my little electric coin scale; which I calibrated just before weighing the piece. The wear/nicks seems rather 'edgy and rough' and not like the other VF-EF-XF Bust Halves which I collect. Additionally, the feel is wrong too and there is no (silver) ring when dropped on a hard surface. Take a close look at the edge lettering as well, I tried to capture it using my old camera, but as you can see it's pretty well done... Please be on the lookout for similar pieces. Take Care Ben (http://www.jabpublish.com/1833counterfeit.jpg) Title: Re: 1833 Counterfeit Bust Half Dollar Post by: scottishmoney on November 13, 2008, 05:25:54 AM I was hoping that if it was a counterfeit that it least it would be a contemporary piece. Unfortunately this has many of the hallmarks of the Shanghai minted pieces.
Title: Re: 1833 Counterfeit Bust Half Dollar Post by: Bonedigger on November 13, 2008, 06:29:27 AM I've tried to contact the seller with the news, but have received no response yet.
Ben Title: Re: 1833 Counterfeit Bust Half Dollar Post by: S.George on November 14, 2008, 07:00:18 AM :D
Beware of one empressment_seller also known as wensy.com.best.goods_2008 giving the address in England. on e-bay. But the coins are shipped from China. ALL COUNTERFEITS. George |