What's wrong with this bust half?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by jloring, May 8, 2011.

  1. jloring

    jloring Senior Citizen

    Why are the dentils so messed up on this half? Error or fake? I bought this coin from a dealer a few years ago but never paid much attention to it until recently. It weighs correctly.

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  3. CamaroDMD

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    I'm not sure about the dentiles, but that coin has the wrong reverse. That is the reverse from a Draped Bust Half. If these photos are all correct for the coin, I would say it's a fake for sure.
     
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  5. Texas John

    Texas John Collector of oddments

    It's an impossible muling of an 1826 obverse with a reverse last used in 1807.

    Verdict: counterfeit.
     
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