1858

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Cast from Genuine Obverse

Reverse A: Cast from Genuine Reverse

        

Obverse 1                                                              Reverse A

      

Comments: Weight is 9.5 grams and 2.08 mm thickness. Specimen exhibits silver wash remnants over gainy cast surfaces. Note the heavy obverse mold crack through Liberty's head and down through the left arm.

Plate Coin: L. Schmidt Collection, VF-EF Grade Estimate

1858 Counterfeits: 101

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