1859
Counterfeit 101
Obverse 1: Quality Cast or Die Struck from Genuine Obverse
Reverse A: Quality Cast or Die Struck from Genuine Reverse
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Comments: Dark grey, lightweight, base metal, originally plated with silver or silver color (mostly worn off in circulation). Weight 8.5 grams. Well executed, probably very deceptive when first placed in circulation, until plating began wearing off.
Plate Coin: B. Bugert Collection, EF-AU Grade Estimate