1877

Counterfeit 102

 Obverse 2: Handcut Die

Reverse B: Handcut Die: Backward U(N)ITED

        

Obverse 2                                                            Reverse B

      

Comments: Weight at 6.0 grams and appearance of copper alloy with no edge reeding. Specimen has medal turn die alignment.

Handcut dies are very obvious and the backward N in UNITED is clearly visible.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, AG-G Grade Estimate

1877 Counterfeits: 101, 102

Back to Contemporary Counterfeit Archives