Counterfeit capped bust half?

[lenmac65]

Found this "coin" a while back using the AT Pro, but forgot about it until the other day. Looks like a capped bust half. When I dug it, I thought it was a modern day reproduction coin, a toy, so I did not think much about it. Now I am thinking maybe it is a contemporary counterfeit, which I think is kind of interesting. I am not sure of the metal, but it is crumbly, so perhaps pewter? The front is in rough shape and I can't see the date. I put a red outline around the bust so you can see her profile better. The reverse is in pretty nice shape though. What do you think, a contemporary counterfeit or just a vintage toy coin? Anyway, I hope you find this interesting. Thanks for checking out the post, and I appreciate any comments. Happy Hunting.

 

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[CASPER-2]

there were known counterfeiters in western Mass. - i think their specialty was halves
so possibly one of theirs

 

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[CASPER-2]

early than your coin but you might find interesting
“To Counterfeit is Death”: Belcher’s Cave in the Berkshires | I, Pittsfield (wordpress.com)

 

[lenmac65]

I love it! That is so cool I love everything about that one.I’ve only found one counterfeit and it was a 1853 Seated Dime. My counter it was made out of Antimony. Congratulations on such a unique piece
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Thanks... cool dime!

 

[lenmac65]

early than your coin but you might find interesting
“To Counterfeit is Death”: Belcher’s Cave in the Berkshires | I, Pittsfield (wordpress.com)

Thanks for the link. Very interesting story. Makes me wonder whatever became of the counterfeiter that made my coin. Perhaps he met the same fate In the Gallows.

 

[Rubka888]

I found one just like that. Same material. Definitely comtemporary counterfeit. There is actually a dedicated website called something like comtemporary counterfeit capped bust half dollars. They could probably narrow it down for you and add a photo to their collection. Very cool find!

 

[Calabash Digger]

Cool find!

 

[lenmac65]

I found one just like that. Same material. Definitely comtemporary counterfeit. There is actually a dedicated website called something like comtemporary counterfeit capped bust half dollars. They could probably narrow it down for you and add a photo to their collection. Very cool find!

Thanks! Found it ... Contemporary Counterfeit Capped Bust Half Collectors Club