1874-S No Arrows

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Hand Cut Die, No Arrows

Reverse A: Hand Cut Die, Bold S Mintmark

        

Obverse 1                                                 Reverse A

     

Comments: White metal example with hand cut dies. Obverse exhibits an oversized Liberty surrounded by small legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Reverse wreath is also oversized with a large bold S mintmark. Denticles are inconsistent on both obverse and reverse.

Rare as only one example seen by Greer.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, EF Grade Estimate

1874-S No Arrows Counterfeits: 101

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