Liberty Seated Half Dollar

From the Dark Corner: An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1872-S Half Dollar

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From the Dark Corner An “Authenticated” Counterfeit 1872-S Half Dollar

The discovery of counterfeit coins slipping past professional authentication services is always a chilling reminder of how sophisticated the forgery trade has become. One notable case involves a counterfeit 1872-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar—a coin of great historical and numismatic significance. Despite being encapsulated and authenticated by a major grading service, the coin was ultimately … Read more

New Die Pairing for the 1850-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar: A Groundbreaking Discovery in Numismatics

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New Die Pairing for the 1850-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar A Groundbreaking Discovery in Numismatics

The 1850-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar is one of the most intriguing and historically significant coins in U.S. numismatics. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, this coin is already well-known to collectors for its distinctive design and relatively low mintage. However, a recent discovery of a new die pairing for this coin has sent ripples … Read more