1861

Counterfeit 106

 Obverse 6: Hand Cut Die, Thick 6 Digit Upper Loop in Date

Reverse G: Hand Cut Die

        

Obverse 6                                                            Reverse G

      

Comments: Weight is 5.3 grams and die struck on copper alloy metal from hand cut dies. Counterfeit has reasonable edge reeding and normal coin turn die alignment.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, F Grade Estimate

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

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