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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;oldwormwood, post: 1671983, member: 34162&quot;]Hello CT.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is an 1806 Bust Half that I have had for years (ten + at least).&nbsp; Don’t recall where or how I acquired it, but it was originally in a flip with a label that read “underweight – counterfeit ?”. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I haven’t examined it in a while, and I thought give it another look. Of course, it would be great to hear your thoughts &amp; suggestions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>First, here are the stats:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A magnet does not stick to it (but I understand counterfeits were sometimes made from German silver).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Weight:&nbsp; 13.2 grams / 0.465 oz&nbsp; (yep, underweight as per the Red Book)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Diameter:&nbsp; 1.3 inches / 33 mm </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The edges do have letters, but I can’t make out what they are.&nbsp; It looks like the lettering is worn or “mashed”.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I took a few photos of the coin – not the best photos but they will give you an idea.</p><p><br /></p><p>If it is a counterfeit, then would you say it is contemporary or 20[SUP]th[/SUP] century?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>[ATTACH]248834.vB[/ATTACH][ATTACH]248835.vB[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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