blinewalker Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 I've been looking for the possible tolerances on the weight of an 1800 Half Cent, I wasn't for sure if there was one listed somewhere. The coin I have is probably a counterfeit, but was curious for the future thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinewalker Posted June 22 Author Share Posted June 22 I believe I answered my own question lol. The coin I have looks to have the reverse of a 1802 and not the 1800 so yep pretty positive its a fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 On 6/22/2022 at 3:24 AM, blinewalker said: I've been looking for the possible tolerances on the weight of an 1800 Half Cent, I wasn't for sure if there was one listed somewhere. The coin I have is probably a counterfeit, but was curious for the future thanks. Not sure what the +/- is but nominal weight would be 5.44g, and yes fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted June 22 Share Posted June 22 On 6/22/2022 at 3:46 AM, blinewalker said: I believe I answered my own question lol. The coin I have looks to have the reverse of a 1802 and not the 1800 so yep pretty positive its a fake. You did and you are correct - your coin is fake. I am 100% positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted June 22 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted June 22 Genuine 1800 half cents have the old style reverse leftover from 1795-97. The left and right sides of the wreath meet at the top with single leaves, not the double leaves seen on the right side of the subject coin. See the photo for the correct reverse. The Neophyte Numismatist and Oldhoopster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 This is a member of a well known family of fakes. As mentioned the reverse style is wrong for 1800, and in fact is the reverse die of 1804 C-6. ALL dates of draped bust half cents can be found from this counterfeiter, with this reverse die.. Oldhoopster and The Neophyte Numismatist 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinewalker Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 Thank you for the info on this Conder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
