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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 52, December 17, 2017, Article 13

COUNTERFEIT 1845 HALF CENT

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Web site visitor Terry Frazier writes:

I bought this half cent from a gentleman who said it might be fake. I really don't know but it weighs 5.2g instead of 5.44g which tells me it's counterfeit. Hopefully someone you may know may help.

I reached out to our resident counterfeit expert Jack Young, who provided a quick answer and comparison images. Thanks! -Editor

Jack writes:

1845 is a proof-only date, with an “original” and a" restrike” produced- this isn’t either! Date isn’t even close - this is the first clue.

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Original 1845 Half Cent

1845-restrike
Restrike 1845 Half Cent


Wayne Homren, Editor

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