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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Evan8, post: 3125650, member: 74343&quot;]I think after I have looked at this coin a little harder, im pretty much convinced it is a contemporary counterfeit. Uneven wear in the central areas of the coin to appear circulated. The strike is weak or inconsistent along the denticles. And I think it is of some sort of poor quality copper/brass and zinc alloy which could explain the thin layer of metal peel on the reverse. Sort of a lamination that fell off after some time.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is my opinion that it was struck by dies made from an authentic 1846 large date half eagle.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess my next step would be to try and research counterfeiters from the time period known for counterfeiting gold... Hard part is, there arent exactly many contemporary counterfeit gold pieces to be found online.</p><p><br /></p><p>Im still open to opinions and would be glad to post any other pictures that I can.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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