1844

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Crude Liberty and Stars Placement

Reverse A: Crude Legend and Wreath

        

Obverse 1                                                 Reverse A

        

 Example from Ray Lathrop Collection

  

        

 Example from Chris Majtyka Collection

  

Comments: At least three examples have been seen in white metal. Obverse is poorly struck while the reverse has reasonable definition of major design elements. The Ray Lathrop specimen weighs only 1.9 grams. Weight from a similar example was reported at about 2.3 grams as per Winston Zack of Chicago Coin Company.

Plate Coin: B. Greer, R. Lathrop and C. Majtyka Collections, VG-F Grade Estimate

1844 Counterfeits: 101

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