Copper dollar, (counterfeit), 1856. 1952.110.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1952.110.1

Physical Description

  • Authenticity: Counterfeit
  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): .857
    • Diameter (in mm): 15
  • Shape: Round

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Counterfeit
  • Date: 1856

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1856
  • Denomination: dollar
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Copper

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
    • Type: head of Liberty l. wearing bonnet

  • Reverse

    • Legend: 1 / DOLLAR / 1856 in 3 lines
    • Type: wreath of corn stalks, value within

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1952.110.1
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States