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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Evan8, post: 3990809, member: 74343&quot;]Awhile back I posted this thinking it might be a contemporary counterfeit 1846 Half Eagle struck in copper, but I&#039;m not 100% sure it is. It the details aren&#039;t crude like most counterfeit gold coins I have seen. And most contemporary counterfeit gold show traces of gold wash. This piece doesnt show that at all. In fact this piece shows the same details exactly like an authentic large date 1846 half eagle. Also shows, obviously weak strike and wear. The diameter is also the same as a normal half eagle.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for the reverse it appears to have been glued to something. It is hard to tell but there may still be glue on the reverse, but I am not willing to dip it in acetone to find out, as it is copper.</p><p><br /></p><p>The edge is reeded as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>I just don&#039;t know what it is. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1050725[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1050726[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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