Lot 618
"1815" made using an 1845 N-15 G5. Counterstamped. Glossy medium brown with smooth surfaces. There are 3 small counterstamps of a raised "4" inside an incuse oval punched into the face and upper part of the neck. These are neatly done and the 4’s are strong. In addition, the 4 in the date has been somewhat skillfully altered into a "1" to create the fictitious 1815 date for a large cent. The date alteration is obvious, and the cent style is totally wrong anyway. It shouldn't fool anyone, but P. T. Barnum counted on weak minds to make a living, and he did rather well for himself. DWH #2849.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova 7/29/05.
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