1861
Counterfeit 104
Obverse 4: Die Struck from Hand Cut Obverse
Reverse D: Die Struck from Hand Cut Reverse
Obverse 4 Reverse D
Comments: Weight is 5.8 grams and die struck from hand cut dies on copper alloy with silver plating. Counterfeit has reeded edge and normal coin turn die alignment. Known in white metal and copper alloy. Workmanship is excellent and surviving specimen is the finest seen.
Brian Greer offered a second specimen during early 2011. This example weighs 5.6 grams with metal being copper alloy. Counterfeit also has reeded edge and normal coin turn die alignment.
Plate Coin: C. Majtyka Collection, EF-AU Grade Estimate (above top), B. Greer Collection, EF Grade Estimate (above)