Attribal Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hi New to this website, I World like to know if this "half dollar flowing hsir" from 1795 is authentic or a copy, it is so beautyfull that I have my doubts. It's Wright is 14 46 gramos, which is a decent Wright. Thanks you for your opiniones. Greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Welcome to the NGC chat board. I'm pretty sure that your purported 1795 Flowing Hair half dollar is a counterfeit, probably of recent Asian origin. Among other factors, the weight is supposed to be approximately 13.48 grams for this issue, the edge lettering style is wrong, and the color and surface texture are suspicious. If you think that this is actually a genuine coin, you shouldn't be touching the surfaces with your bare hands. Mike Meenderink and ldhair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attribal Posted November 7, 2023 Author Share Posted November 7, 2023 Thanks a lot Effectively, the style of the lettering feel me suspicious if I compare with the photos of the authentic ones . Like this, I 'm sure ....that was a coin for sale, I don't buy it and I don't lost my money. One time more, thank you Have a nice day, greetings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 Hello and welcome! Thank you for posting good photos with this question along with the accompanying information from your research. I can tell you that one look at the date numerals and I have to say with certainty it is a fake. If I am not mistaken, one just like this crossed this forum a few months ago. Probably made from the same set of dies. These Flowing Hair dollars are quite expensive and their mintage numbers are low. While there may be some loose (not graded by a TPG), I would say due to their value and the fact of numerous counterfeits still being made to this day, that most of these are in slabs and reside in various collections. I am glad you did not pay anything for this coin, and you can speak of it as a learning lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 (edited) I don't think the date is that far off, but there are other significant differences comparing it to genuine examples such as the portrait face as well as the eagles wing notches and wreath on the reverse in particular, which are not even close. That with the weight being so far off and it's very likely a counterfeit. @Attribal If you don't have die variety references for that coin series or know how to do the noted comparisons then you likely should stick with slabbed coins. Edited November 8, 2023 by EagleRJO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprince1138 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/category/flowing-hair-half-dollar-1794-1795/721 Fake Silver Coins: 14 Ways to Spot Counterfeits - Silver Coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 On 11/7/2023 at 4:52 PM, EagleRJO said: If you don't have die variety references for that coin series or know how to do the noted comparisons then you likely should stick with slabbed coins. Was this directed at the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) On 11/8/2023 at 12:49 AM, powermad5000 said: Was this directed at the OP? Yes Also to all, please disregard any comments which may lead people to be fooled into thinking you can read a few linked articles about counterfeits and look at some genuine examples to plow ahead buying raw coins that are not in grading service slabs. That would be doing a disservice to those reading that. Edited November 8, 2023 by EagleRJO powermad5000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYoung5050 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Definite current counterfeit; I wrote a Coin Week article on these, There is also a 1794 dated version with matching marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/15/2024 at 10:03 AM, JYoung5050 said: Definite current counterfeit; I wrote a Coin Week article on these, There is also a 1794 dated version with matching marks. Your "Fun With Fakes" series in Coin Week should be required reading for newer collectors considering buying raw coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYoung5050 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 On 1/15/2024 at 5:14 PM, EagleRJO said: Your "Fun With Fakes" series in Coin Week should be required reading for newer collectors considering buying raw coins. I appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
