1883

Counterfeit 101

Obverse 1: Cast from Genuine Obverse

Reverse A: Cast from Genuine Reverse

        

Obverse 1                                                 Reverse A

      

Comments: Weight at 1.9 grams of antimony or pewter cast from mold of a genuine coin. Specimen exhibits a reeded edge and normal obverse and reverse coin turn alignment. Chris is only aware of this example but believes that other exists and could be mistaken for genuine coins.

Plate Coin: C. Majtyka Collection, VF Grade Estimate

1883 Counterfeits: 101

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