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1857-O
Counterfeit 101
Obverse 1: Copy of Genuine Obverse Die, 1857-O F-102
Reverse A: 180 Degree Rotated Reverse
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Comparion of Counterfeit with 1857-O F-102
Comments: Yellow metal with obverse features matching that of 1857-O F-102 genuine dime. It is possible that a Philadelphia dime was used as the obverse model coin. Reverse exhibits a large O mintmark and is 180 degrees rotated.
Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, VG-F Grade Estimate