1897-O Barber Half- Is it real?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by BigTee44, Mar 10, 2015.

  1. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member

    Looks like it might have been in the ground for a bit but the weight is correct.

    Does this look real to you?

    Thanks everyone.

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  3. Markus1959

    Markus1959 Well-Known Member

    Date looks good but "IN GOD WE TRUST" looks strange.

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  4. EagleEyez

    EagleEyez Hoarding coinage since 1974

    Looks good to me, by the pics. None of the usual obvious fake indicators. Though, I would inspect it real close in-hand if 97-O pricing was involved.
     
  5. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    I can't tell with all the PMD done to it , looks strange to me.l personal would not buy it. If given or free yeah I take it. But something looks off maybe it's the damage. With the mintage and value one would bring in Vf./Xf. Cond. I would pass for sure.
     
  6. Fullbands

    Fullbands Certified Authentic Details

    What's going on above the ribbon and behind the cap?

    Rick L.
     
  7. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    nice, but PMD.

    Signs of ground recovery
     
  8. BigTee44

    BigTee44 Well-Known Member


    I believe they're scratches.
     
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