1858

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Flower Shaped Stars Obverse, Crude Die

Reverse A: Irregular Legend Lettering

        

Obverse 1                                                 Reverse A

      

Comments: Brass or copper metal. Crudely engraved obverse die with flower shaped stars and an irregular date. The reverse lettering is non uniform but positioned corrected around the wreath.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, VF Grade Estimate

1858 Counterfeits: 101, 102, 103

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