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brian0918
Penny Collector Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/10/2009 : 10:38:40
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Someone local is selling what looks to be an 1826 half dollar in VF-EF condition, but I want to determine if it is real. What does 90% silver 10% copper sound like in a ring test? I guess I can also weigh it, and make sure it has the writing on the edge. Any other suggestions?
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Searched: $2230 Nickels; Liberty: 1; Buffalo: 4; War: 20; 2009: 2; 2010D: 8 |
Edited by - brian0918 on 11/10/2009 10:40:12 |
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brian0918
Penny Collector Member
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 11/10/2009 : 11:14:24
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| I guess they could still fake it and make it 90% silver because the potential numismatic value is so far above the price of silver.... oh well. |
"The man who speaks to you of sacrifice, speaks of slaves and masters. And intends to be the master." -- Ayn Rand
Searched: $2230 Nickels; Liberty: 1; Buffalo: 4; War: 20; 2009: 2; 2010D: 8 |
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 11/10/2009 : 12:15:11
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Wow that is a nice coin.
The specs for a 1826 Bust 1/2 are as follows.
13.48 gr
32.5 mm diameter (approximately these do vary slightly)
There is lettering on the edge. I'm not sure if this one will say "fifty cents" or "half of dollar" |
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1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
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Posted - 11/10/2009 : 14:07:19
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The edge of these half dollars shows the following:
FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
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Dalsuh
Penny Hoarding Member
USA
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Posted - 11/10/2009 : 14:21:20
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From my Red Book, the picture you posted is the "First Style(1807-1808)".
The "Remodeled Portrait and Eagle(1809-1836)", on the reverse, there's a branch extending to part of the eagle's wing.
Kind of confusing, maybe someone can clear this up for me. |
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Ring test for 90% silver 10% copper?
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