1857

Counterfeit 102

 Obverse 2: Wide Date Digits, Poor Device Definition

Reverse B: Irregular Rims

        

Obverse 2                                                Reverse B

      

Comments: Unknown metal with gold colored plating. Weight is 2.2 grams with no edge reeding and normal coin turn die alignment. Poor definition of obverse devices with flat stars and wide date digits. There is rough surfaces between Stars 4-7 and Liberty which indicates the piece was cast. Reverse has irregular denticles and rims.

Plate Coin: Rare American Coins Inventory, VG-F Grade Estimate

1857 Counterfeits: 101, 102

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