1875-S

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Die Struck, Hand Cut Die - Crude Face Details, Missing IN GOD WE TRUST

Reverse A: Die Struck, Hand Cut Die - No Lettering on Scroll

        

Obverse 1                                                            Reverse A

   Crude Head and Face Details

   

Comments: Struck in brass alloy and plated (plating wear through high spots). Crude Liberty head, face and date details. Legends LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and E PLURISBUS UNUM are missing. 24.8 grams, and thick.

Plate Coin: John Frost Collection, EF Grade Estimate

1875-S Counterfeits: 101

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