Legitimacy of 1831 Half Cent?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Paul Broccardi, Oct 29, 2017.

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Is this coin the real deal 1831 Classic Head Half Cent?

  1. No

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  2. Yes

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  1. Paul Broccardi

    Paul Broccardi Noob

    So my friend said he found this while metal detecting and he gave it to me and I don't know what to think. I was blown away when I first saw it but I just assumed it was 100% fake, It just doesn't look right. Please help my dudes. Much appreciated!
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    Paul Broccardi, Oct 29, 2017
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  3. C-B-D

    C-B-D Well-Known Member

    Date digits are a dead giveaway. Chinese fake.
     
    C-B-D, Oct 29, 2017
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  4. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Rubbish . . . Metal-detecting, huh?

    Some friend!
     
    ToughCOINS, Oct 29, 2017
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  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    At least it was a gift.
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Oct 29, 2017
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  6. Paul Broccardi

    Paul Broccardi Noob

    lol! Thanks for the confirmation. Thought so.
     
    Paul Broccardi, Oct 29, 2017
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  7. NSP

    NSP Well-Known Member

    I agree that it's a fake as evidenced by the date.
     
    NSP, Oct 29, 2017
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  8. SuperDave

    SuperDave Free the Cartwheels!

    Man, they're even planting fakes in the ground these days. :p
     
    SuperDave, Oct 29, 2017
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  9. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Maybe they thought they would grow into a variety!:)
     
    Pickin and Grinin, Oct 29, 2017
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  10. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Prob trying to give it some environmental damage to cover up the fraud, and make it seem more likely that it was genuine.
     
    Michael K, Oct 29, 2017
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