1877-S

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Cast from Genuine Obverse

Reverse A: Cast from Genuine Reverse

Obverse 1                                                           Reverse A

Comments: Weight is only 4.5 grams. Edge reeding is poor and inconsistent. Reverse motto is weak and fields are covered with metal blobs from bubbles during metal injections process. Cast mold opening appears to be in area about Liberty's head. Metal is unknown.

Plate Coin: R. Lathrop Collection, VF-EF Grade Estimate