Crude 1822 Contemporary Blacksmith Counterfeit Penny

Summary

ID Number: 5578

Category: Irish Coins 1600 - 1823

Catalogue Number: presently unlisted

Grade: Good VF

Weight: 16.37 g.

Date: 1822

Denomination: Counterfeit Copper Penny

Pedigree: ex Clem Schettino w his envelope

Ruler: King George IV

Price: $1200.

Additional Details

A crude 1822 contemporary counterfeit Irish copper penny, called a "Blacksmith." 16.37 g., harp of 11, maybe 12 crude strings. Rare, and the only one seen thus. Good Very Fine or so. $1200.

ex Clem Schettino w his envelope.

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Reverse side

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