1833 Counterfeit Bust Half Dollar

[Bonedigger]

Team,

I received this coin today from an internet seller and as suspected it is a definite counterfeit.  Amazingly, the weight was almost spot on at 13.5 grams using my little electric coin scale; which I calibrated just before weighing the piece.

The wear/nicks seems rather 'edgy and rough' and not like the other VF-EF-XF Bust Halves which I collect.  Additionally, the feel is wrong too and there is no (silver) ring when dropped on a hard surface.  Take a close look at the edge lettering as well, I tried to capture it using my old camera, but as you can see it's pretty well done...

Please be on the lookout for similar pieces.

Take Care
Ben

[scottishmoney]

I was hoping that if it was a counterfeit that it least it would be a contemporary piece.  Unfortunately this has many of the hallmarks of the Shanghai minted pieces.

[Bonedigger]

I've tried to contact the seller with the news, but have received no response yet.

Ben

[S.George]

 

Beware of one

empressment_seller   also known as

wensy.com.best.goods_2008
giving the address in England.
on e-bay.

But the coins are shipped from China.   ALL COUNTERFEITS.

George