1878

Counterfeit 101

 Obverse 1: Transfer Die from Genuine Obverse

Reverse A: Transfer Die from Genuine Obverse

Obverse 1                                                            Reverse A

Comments: Weight at 5.5 grams with metal appearing to be brass type alloy. The plate specimen shows the remains of silver plating or wash. Reeding is well defined. Die alignment is normal coin turn but the reverse is rotated right by about 45 degrees.

Plate Coin: B. Greer Collection, F-VF Grade Estimate