Latest on the Bay and different than ones I have documented. 1st 2 images are from the listing: Image of a genuine example courtesy PCGS CoinFacts; PCGS lists only one variety of large stars 50C: I notified the seller but silence so far; bids up to $410.00 with 2 days left...
Now that is a scary counterfeit. I am afraid to ask.... Are the counterfeiters skills improving of late?
The granular surfaces should set off an initial alarm bell. I've seen pieces with surfaces similar, but not that pronounced. It looks like it was dipped in acid and left too long.
Ya, and the eagle's talons are noticeably different. Plus, there's just a bit too much boob showing on the obverse. Gotta say, it would have fooled me though. This is one of the reasons that I only buy slabbed coins, especially on Ebay. Ain't nobody got time to be analyzing the details! (Except Jack apparently , nice catch!)
That first one with the completely wrong reverse is really silly But, someone will buy it as a rare unlisted variety
Bad idea to fake bust halves too many die variety collectors. I caught the large stars fake cause there’s only one variety
Merely out of curiosity, why would anyone buy an apparently hi grade 1807 Capped Half, uncertified, with only blurry, off-angle photos of it? Particularly off The Bay.
