It appears to be a Bolender 21 except a star is not right so I'd be concerned about authenticity, since these are now being counterfeited well. However, if there's a variety that's identical to the B-21 that has that one star different (star @ beak), then it may be otay but the clouds are too pronounced and they are usually weak. I'd take it to someone, other than who you bought it from, and have it authenticated. Ribbit
Well the obverse looks like a B-9, the description of the obverse sounds like a B-9(apostrophe S). But nothing else on the reverse lines up with a B-9. My conclusions is that the coins is fake - I have to check out heritage first.
I have to look at somemore the first one on heritage I looked at had a reverse similiar to this one which is different from my book.
The coin looks suspicious to me. Especially the blob of metal on the reverse at the denticles just to the right of the second 'S' in STATES.
Well it looks like a B-9 - my two concerns are the line under the one not seeming to line up with the examples on heritage. I also cannont find the two spikes on the lower parts of the nines. So I would get it certified by a real expert.
I agree that you should have it authenticated ASAP. There are a couple of small raised metal bumps next to the first to stars on the left on the reverse. This raised the issue of a transfer die forgery. Everything about it looks too evenly struck, too smooth. I know this is vague, and I will be the first to say I'm no expert, but I urge you to have it checked by a knowledgeable person or grading service.
Nice photos and thanks for sharing. Here are some diagnostics for your BB-163, B-10: Obverse Stars Arranged 7 left & 6 right Normal Date/9’s with Spurs Five Berries on Olive Branch Lowest Obverse Stars Small Small Reverse Motto/Complete U in United Star touches Eagle’s lower beak This is an earlier die stage but, while it is authentic, I suspect some sort or tooling or alteration to the surfaces....Can you spot it? It's currently listed as an R2 in the latest census.
