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When somebody says there coin has been "tested" that is a red flag in and of itself.

Tested for what? Gold content? Silver content?

That does not mean much of anything.

Edit: Typo.

 

Just judging from the pictures themselves, I would be in denial as well. For the benefit of anyone who sees this thread, please explain why you came to the conclusion of counterfeit.

 

I think I answered my own questions.

 

If Mike says the coin has been 'tooled', it's been tooled.

 

It's a very good fake. Right luster. Probably gold. The only thing I see are hair details that look just a little "off."

 

If Mike says fake, take it as gospel.

 

I actually just returned a 1914 $2 1/2 the other day that I was 95% sure was fake. Could not tell by the seller photos, but it had that "off" look in hand. I was nice about the return, but the seller blocked me since then. I was a repeat customer too. Oh well.

 

And the reverse denticles would have given me pause with the OP coin

 

What does tooled mean? Casting marks?

 

Thanks for the heads up.....and definitely trust your judgment .

 

Tooling can mean several things casting marks, the fact that someone used some sort of tool to alter the coin in any way. Enhancements , reworking details, in coin collecting you'll find there are many ways to doctor coins. Toning, trying to hid a cleaning, Or repair.
One of my pet peeves is sellers who try and sell coins or set that may or may not contain a key coin. Mostly advertised as unopened GSA dollars, mint set years that again may or may not contain a valuable variety .
That's why when you're making a purchase of a rare coin it's best to do your homework first,rather than be out hundreds or thousands of dollars.

 

Most likely something like in the pictures here:http://www.coincommunity.com/us_com...tional_exposition_half_dollar_counterfeit.asp

 

Thank you for the warning.

 

Sorry to hear about your bad experience.

 

Uh oh, it was sold!!!

 

I think what he means is the DIE was worked on and left tool marks on the coin near the obv denticals. He doesn't mean the coin was tooled.