At a pawn shop of all places

Went to a pawn shop i frequent today. Saw some Morgans and some ASE's. He also had a year of the monkey silver coin. I asked about it. He said $30. Ehh. Then he started talking about a 16 d mercury dime and, some other key coins. Then said wanna see? Oh yea. He pulled out a bunch of 2×2's and i saw a 1799 large cent. I said thats what i wanna see. He handed it to me. It was porous and ugly. Got anymore old coppers? i asked, he said yes but, not much time. So he handed me this and said $50 and get outta here so i can get back to work. the photos are very deceiving. This thing still has luster. I think its a solid au. So let me have it. What you think?

 

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That he sold it to you for 50 bucks for a reason

 

And what would that be?

 

I know very little about half cents, but I am definitely questioning authenticity of the coin. I've been trying to match the die break for the last 20 minutes, and can't.

EDIT - Die chip, not break

 

If that is real, that is an unbelievable price. You should get it graded by pcgs just look at this price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1800-C-1-N...838662?hash=item3d055ac086:g:mr4AAOSwKIpWFUjQ

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1800-half-cent/173190502313?hash=item2852f557a9:g:M8AAAOSwusdaXjOj

 

Lots more: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1800-Draped-Bust-Half-Cent-C-1-1-2C-NGC-F-12-Fine-Better-Date/391945488346?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=49924&meid=df663f48f8214bfba03eccadb56eb393&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=262082838662&itm=391945488346&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

Some More: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1800-Half-...m=173190458748&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

..and none with that "die chip"

 

What die break

 

in her blouse. It was the first thing I saw.

 

Whatever it is, I can't match it to another coin.

 

Something about this coin just doesn't look right.

 

If you want even more fun try matching all the lettering

 

I'm not a masochist!

 

I think you been had by a Chinese fake

 

The date could be a bit wonky. The second 0. She's grinning a bit in your coin. Why would a pawn shop sell a valuable coin for $50 when they can get 8x as much? LIBERTY looks larger on yours.

 

Just look at the reverse, it's not even close to right.

 

Dang. A fake.

 

Bingo. Wrong date size and date placement. And wrong reverse die for an 1800.

 

I bet the 16-D is genuine. (cough, cough)