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1858
Counterfeit 103
Obverse 3: Liberty Figure Copy of Genuine Obverse Die, Crude Stars and Date
Reverse C: Crude Legend, Reverse Rotated Left 20 Degrees
Obverse 3 Reverse C
Comments: White metal with weight of 2.2 grams. Figure of Liberty appears to be from a genuine 1858 obverse die, but the stars and date are poorly engraved. Reverse die has similar situation with wreath being close match to genuine reverse die but the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is poorly engraved. Reverse is rotated left approximately 20 degrees on plate coin.
Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, F-VF Grade Estimate