todays finds

today I had some time and spent it looking through another box of coins I found these 2 and would like to know what you think of them. I am also working on my photography, any suggestions for improvement appreciated.

 

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Nice Morgan dollar! Not sure about those 8's in the 1818 half...date seems funky to me. Your photos are quite good. Thanks for sharing. TC

 

I agree with TC, the Bust Half looks fake

 

You need to post your images full if you want the members to give you their opinions .

 

that bust half 8's look altered (fake).

 

First glance the Busty seemed alright..........I'll wait for more eminent eyes.........

 

@Treashunt

 

It doesn't look fake but rather damaged/repaired or improperly cleaned to me.

 

I agree the Bust looks funny, so how do I figure out if it is altered or not? When I try to upload it full size the file is too large. so how do I post the full size?

 

You guys have GOT to stop. It's not usually you at all Mike, but there's a pattern emerging where someone cries "FAKE" in every thread. The 1818 bust half had a ton of die varieties, and this is a common one. It's real, F15, and totally original.

 

Come on... it's genuine. Guaranteed.

 

I never said it was fake. I said the date looked funky. The coin looks like someone took a putty knife to it. It could in fact be legit, but I don't think any expert would ever guarantee a coin as genuine from pics alone, especially without knowing the source.

OP: Take the half to a local coin dealer or to a coin show and let an expert take a look at it in hand.

 

Either altered or fake altogether.

 

I meant the date looked altered.