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1861

Counterfeit 102

 Obverse 1: Irregular and Oversized Date Digits

Reverse B: Crude Device Elements

        

Obverse 1                                                 Reverse B

   

Comments: A crude example from poorly engraved dies. By far the most common counterfeit seated dime in copper or brass type metal. Only one white metal coin seen as above with a different reverse die. It is uncertain if this second reverse is the same as previously seen on a bronze/copper example of 1861 101.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, G-VG Grade Estimate

1861 Countefeits: 101, 102

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