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1802 HALF DIME QUESTIONEDIn today's JR Newsletter (a publication of the John Reich Collectors Society), Pete Smith asked about a coin that recently appeared on the market. -Editor
 I recently became aware of a sale by Silver City Auctions, March 21, 2018, lot 147. The coin was described as an 1802 half dime in uncertified XF and sold for $2900. There are probably many diagnostics but I noticed the position of the first star near the hair curl. This is a very expensive fake. Did this slip by the numismatic community unnoticed? I missed this one myself. With only 3,060 made, the 1802 Half Dime is a rarity in the U.S. series. Pete asked for JRCS member assistance to identify the host coin, or help to determine if this is a new
fabrication. -Editor
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