1861

Counterfeit 102

 Obverse 2: Hand Cut Die, Crude Liberty Figure

Reverse B: Hand Cut Die, Crude and Weak Legend

        

Obverse 2                                                            Reverse B

      

Comments: Weight is 5.1 grams and die struck from hand cut dies with obverse having crude image of Liberty. Counterfeit is weakly struck on white metal with reeded edge and normal coin turn die alignment. Chris reports this example is the only one seen.

Plate Coin: C. Majtyka Collection, VF-EF Grade Estimate

1861 Counterfeits: 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108

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