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

1857-O Counterfeits: 101

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