Real or Fake 1820 Capped Bust Quarter?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by coin0709, Mar 12, 2013.

  1. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    I'd appreciate your input on this coin. Looks good to me, but this is a new series for me. Sorry about the pics. These are the best I've got. Also, I'm thinking VG8. Sound about right?

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    Thanks.
     
    coin0709, Mar 12, 2013
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  3. Taxidermist

    Taxidermist Collector of US/IL/RU/DE

    Not sure if grainy or just bad photo.

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    Taxidermist, Mar 12, 2013
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  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Best case scenario, I would say the coin was badly corroded and damaged. Worst case, it could be a cast fake.
     
    GDJMSP, Mar 12, 2013
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  5. furham

    furham Good Ole Boy

    It looks like it might have been in the ground to me.
     
    furham, Mar 12, 2013
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  6. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Well, it appears the coin is a cast fake. The seller was selling 5-8 of them at reasonable prices (first giveaway). I got my money back, but its still frustrating. Lesson learned, be wary of too good to be true deals, and inspect capped bust coins really well before purchasing.
     
    coin0709, Mar 14, 2013
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  7. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    The picture isn't the best but I can't get it to match any of the known varieties for 1820.
     
    Conder101, Mar 14, 2013
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  8. coin0709

    coin0709 CT Supporter

    Ok, I appreciate it. I'm a series collector, and the capped bust varieties are a completely new series for me.
     
    coin0709, Mar 14, 2013
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