1833 Capped Bust - Is it real?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by tmahle, Nov 5, 2019.

  1. tmahle

    tmahle New Member

    The area's of concern I have after getting this coin from an legit seller is the second star on the upper right is different than the rest (appears not worn). There is a slight indent in the flat surface between the front of the face and the stars. On the back the rim seems slightly off and the rim beads are missing on the bottom and left appear slightly off center. Weight is a few grams below recommended weight.
    I have seen other Capped Bust online with the same indent in front of the face so my question is are those also part of a mass repro. coin being sold as originals or is this real?
    I tried hours of Google but not many examples of what to look for other than some dot on the back four or five lines down which I don't see nor could I see on the examples people were trying to point out.
    Thanks
     

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  3. okbustchaser

    okbustchaser I may be old but I still appreciate a pretty bust Supporter

    Real. It's a worn example of the Overton 110 die marriage.
     
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  4. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    The weight is only 2 tenths of a gram off. Which is normal for an almost 200 year old silver coin. I do see what you are saying about the 2nd star, but if someone who is very familiar with the series, says it is real, etc. The mintage says this date is relatively common.
     
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