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I am advertising on ebay a very worn 1800 draped bust half dollar. I was e-mailed from someone that they did not mint a 1800 half dollar. I advertised it as a filler coin because the reverse is very bad and cannot see any detail. I hope you cab tell me something about this coin because I do not want to sell a phony coin.
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Sorry Leonard, but whomever emailed you about your coin is correct -- there were no half dollars minted in 1800. Yours is some kind of fantasy coin, privately made. It may still be worth $10 or $20 as a fantasy piece, but it is illegal to sell it as genuine.
I hope this helps,
Dan
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Dan Moore
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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
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