Gold 2 1/2 dollar, (counterfeit), 1889. 1989.28.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1989.28.2

Physical Description

  • Authenticity: Counterfeit
  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 4.176
    • Diameter (in mm): 17.5

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Counterfeit
  • Date: 1889

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1889
  • Denomination: 2 1/2 dollar
  • Material: Gold

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: 1889
    • Type: coronet head of Liberty l.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 2 1/2 D.
    • Type: eagle w. shield l.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1989.28.2
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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