What happened to LIBERTY? 1838 Seated Liberty Half Dime

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  1. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    I saw this on eBay today. What happened the the word "LIBERTY" on the shield? Re-engraved maybe?


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    Mr. Numismatist, Jul 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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  3. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Not an expert but I'd be suspicious.
     
    SensibleSal66, Jul 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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  4. Spark1951

    Spark1951 Accomplishment, not Activity

    Got a close-up? Without a closer view I suspect a fake. To be fair, with a closer view I might have the same opinion.
     
    Spark1951, Jul 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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  5. numist

    numist Member Supporter

    Looks like someone did a very poor retooling job then cleaned it.
     
    numist, Jul 7, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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  6. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    These are the only two photos the seller provided. And if anyone's wondering, I didn't touch it with a 5 ft. pole for the evident cleaning alone.
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Jul 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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  7. Publius2

    Publius2 Well-Known Member

    Looks tooled to me. Notice the vertical lines (pale gules) in the shield. They also look tooled by someone with no skill.
     
    Publius2, Jul 7, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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  8. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Maybe a practice tool for beginning counterfeiters.
     
    Mr.Q, Jul 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Definitely messed with so damaged.
     
    Collecting Nut, Jul 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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