1861

Counterfeit 107

 Obverse 7: Hand Cut Die, Flower Stars

Reverse H: Hand Cut Die, Large Dot After QUAR

 

        

Obverse 7                                                            Reverse H

         

 

Comments: Weight is 5.0 grams (top) and 5.4 grams (bottom) and die struck on copper alloy metal from hand cut dies. Both counterfeit have reasonable edge reeding and normal coin turn die alignment.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, EF-AU (above top), EF (above) Grade Estimates

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

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