1877
Counterfeit 101
Obverse 1: Shallow Relief Cast
Reverse A: Shallow Relief Cast
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Comments: An obvious cast counterfeit weighing in at 5.5 grams. Wide rims, no denticles and low relief devices on obverse and reverse are typical characteristics of a antimony cast counterfeit. There is no detectable reeding on the plate coin while the die alignment is normal coin turn.
Plate Coin: Gerry Fortin Rare Coins Inventory, F Grade Estimate