1797 USA HALF A DOLLAR COIN LEGIT CHECK 0

[illinojus]

Hello. I am new to the forum and have zero experience with coin collecting etc.

Recently my father got this coin. I realise it is very unlikely that it is authentic, but any opinions would be appreciated.

[Woods020]

Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately this is a cheap Chinese made counterfeit. 

[Coinbuf]

Very clearly a fake, welcome to the forum

[Mohawk]

Hello and Welcome!!!

Unfortunately, the others are correct....the coin pictured is a fake.  

[JKK]

High marks to you for realistic expectations. I agree with the previous posters, but for your sake I wish we were wrong. You cannot imagine the legions that march in here with crummy counterfeits insisting that they might be authentic; arguing, trolling, and ultimately becoming protracted butt-pains. It is refreshing to be able to tell someone the truth and feel confident we will be believed, and that therefore, we really helped someone.

[RWB]

On 1/30/2022 at 4:56 PM, illinojus said:

I realise it is very unlikely that it is authentic

Yep, you are correct. As already noted, it is a worthless fake.