Stamped Counterfeit Seated Half?

[Troyounce]

I found this "coin" at an old home-site in a field, close up it looks to be a Seated half dated 185?... but then it has this strange stamping on it. "ONE CUNT" I can clearly see the Eagle on the back and can make out the seated figure on the front. It is not silver...was it used for prostitution back then?
Sorry the condition is rough and I couldn't get better photos.

 

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[testing123]

Sorry I can't help, but I remember an error large cent that made it into a problem-free PCGS holder that had CENT altered so the E was a U.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Here is one explanation. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080218193442AAyirXJ

This type of large cent shows up from time to time as to when they were actually made is up in the air. They are usually a common date in a low circulated grade as very good or below. They are considered a vulgar item. They used to show up in dealers junk boxes in the 1960's to 1970's when there were few female coin collectors. These days they are not acceptable and most dealers destroy them. One good thing is they are not really that common...

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Heres a few more.

http://dustylenscap-curious.buzznet...ide-1837-penny/?id=3422850&p=1#id=3422856&p=1

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/rare-error-1852-one-cent-coin-shocking-misprint

I found this: This type of alteration of a large U.S. cent was common in the 19th century and there seems to be many available. The alteration was done with a tool called a "graver" that is used in carving designs in printing plates. The metal is moved around by the tool to alter the "E" into a "U". These large cents are often seen at shows and are sold as a novelty. Value: about $5.

In your case it was stamped. Probably someone with too much time on their hands. Your pics need resized BTW.

 

[Dano Sverige]

" was it used for prostitution back then?"

Lol, sorry no idea, but your guess has brightened up my day. Can't stop having visuals!

 

[duggap]

Sorry if this is a bit long but you might enjoy the answer. I researched a camp site near Acworth, Ga. We found the camp. The men in the camp were captured and taken to Andersonville. While hunting in the camp we found a large penny that had been altered like your. Some years earlier, while doing some reconstruction work at Andersonville, they found another large penny altered in the same way. I can't help but think it was the same person who did both pennies.

 

[DirtDigler]

If you compared the two side by side, you might find it was even the same stamp.

 

[kuger]

Sorry I can't help, but I remember an error large cent that made it into a problem-free PCGS holder that had CENT altered so the E was a U.

I have dug one of those and have a friend that dug two.......I am not sure that was a "error",though

 

[kuger]

Heres a few more.

http://dustylenscap-curious.buzznet...ide-1837-penny/?id=3422850&p=1#id=3422856&p=1

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/rare-error-1852-one-cent-coin-shocking-misprint

I found this: This type of alteration of a large U.S. cent was common in the 19th century and there seems to be many available. The alteration was done with a tool called a "graver" that is used in carving designs in printing plates. The metal is moved around by the tool to alter the "E" into a "U". These large cents are often seen at shows and are sold as a novelty. Value: about $5.

In your case it was stamped. Probably someone with too much time on their hands. Your pics need resized BTW.

Whoops had not read through.Thanks BCY

 

[NHBandit]

I guess I'm not the only one who dosn't bother scrolling back & forth when the pictures are WAY too big or bother to read the entire post.... He said it was a Seated Half, not a large cent and if you take the time to look at the pictures it's counterstamped dead center, not altered from an original "one cent" raised up denomination. As to why someone did this I haven't got a clue. I do agree it started out as a counterfiet coin. Silver would never look like that. Maybe someone can resize his pics ? It might help.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I guess I'm not the only one who dosn't bother scrolling back & forth when the pictures are WAY too big or bother to read the entire post.... He said it was a Seated Half, not a large cent and if you take the time to look at the pictures it's counterstamped dead center, not altered from an original "one cent" raised up denomination. ... Maybe someone can resize his pics ? It might help.

I cant speak for the others but I certainly read it in its entirety ...

In your case it was stamped. Probably someone with too much time on their hands. Your pics need resized BTW.

...but I was unable to quickly find a stamped counterfeit half. I just posted the links to get the ball rolling. You are correct about the size. I am unable to view it, so I stop researching and moved on.



But Im glad you brought it up. A quick search reveals a CUNT counterstamp. http://www.exonumia.com/art/cma.htm

 

[Fast_Dave]

Resized the pics

resized for your viewing pleasure

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Resized the pics

resized for your viewing pleasure

Thanks Dave. Now I know why they call you Fast.

Troy we need a picture of the front of the coin/token.

 

[testing123]

Sorry I can't help, but I remember an error large cent that made it into a problem-free PCGS holder that had CENT altered so the E was a U.

I have dug one of those and have a friend that dug two.......I am not sure that was a "error",though

The strike itself was off-center and was submitted to PCGS for the off-center error designation. Not sure how PCGS missed the alteration, though. But, I guess things to get through when you're grading hundreds of thousands of coins a year.

 

[kuger]

I guess I'm not the only one who dosn't bother scrolling back & forth when the pictures are WAY too big or bother to read the entire post.... He said it was a Seated Half, not a large cent and if you take the time to look at the pictures it's counterstamped dead center, not altered from an original "one cent" raised up denomination. As to why someone did this I haven't got a clue. I do agree it started out as a counterfiet coin. Silver would never look like that. Maybe someone can resize his pics ? It might help.

I read it,true,I couldnt see the pic's,but I was reffering to the quote about the Large cent,