A wonderful relic of the 1840’s or thereabouts. The scoundrels saw legitimate 1839-O pieces and thought it appropriate to place a mintmark above the date. Note, also, that the denomination is of the 1838-39 style, HALF DOL rather than 50 Cents. The planchet is slightly undersized with a reeded edge. Ten examples reported.
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Sheridan Downey, Numismatist 4400 Keller Ave.,
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