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1890

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Copy of Genuine Obverse Die

Reverse A: Needle Denticles

        

Obverse 1                                                 Reverse A

      

Comments: Bronze or copper metal. Another piece struck from dies likely made from a genuine coin. Note the reworked needle like denticles on the reverse; very similar to 1888.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, EF Grade Estimate

1890 Countefeits: 101

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