1833

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Crude Handcut Die, Fantasy Date/Arrows

Reverse A: Transfer Die from Genuine Die

        

Obverse 1                                                                Reverse A

      

Comments: Brass type metal alloy with edge reeding and normal coin turn die alignment. Weight is 9.9 grams. Only example seen with crude handcut obverse paired with a transfer die reverse. Note the fantasy date and arrows.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, F-VF Grade Estimate

1833 Counterfeits: 101

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