1891

Counterfeit 102

 Obverse 2: Handcut Die Counterfeit 101 with Different Date

Reverse A: Handcut Die

        

Obverse 2                                                            Reverse A

      

Comments: Weight at 4.5 grams and white metal composition. Normal coin turn die alignment. Reverse same as Counterfeit 101 while obverse matches Counterfeit 101 but with lower and blob type date digits. Obverse is double struck. Surfaces show this bogo circulated for some period of time.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, VF Grade Estimate

1891 Counterfeits: 101, 102, 103, 104

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