A fake coin in a genuine PCGS holder?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by ToughCOINS, Jun 28, 2019.

  1. johnmilton

    johnmilton Well-Known Member

    That 1872-S Half Dollar looks too nice to be only graded AU-53. I wonder what was going on the grading room when that happened?

    And yes, that is a darn frightening counterfeit. I saw something similar in a holder at the Philadelphia EAC Convention a couple of years ago.
     
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  3. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    What happened to the half dime that this thread was about?
     
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  5. justafarmer

    justafarmer Senior Member

    Also, unless there were two different styles of "S" Mint Marks used for the 1872 Half, the mint mark on the counterfeit is smaller and a different style than used on normal 1872-S halves.
    1872 S Large Real.JPG 1872 S Small Counterfeit.JPG
     
  6. Wehwalt

    Wehwalt Well-Known Member

    Feel free.
     
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  7. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    The small size S seen on the 1872 S fake half was not used on seated halves until 1875.
     
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  8. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Are you referring to the discussion or to the half dime itself?

    I just checked eBay, and the half dime is still available as a fixed price offering.

    Regarding the discussion, I remain unconvinced that the coin is genuine, but there still seems to be some sentiment that it may have been struck from a second die marriage. I have seen no images of a different obverse die for the 1864-S that would sway me.
     
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  9. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Both. Thanks for the reply.
     
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  10. Jack D. Young

    Jack D. Young Well-Known Member

    Yes, you actually saw this example in its current ANACS holder there.
     
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