Counterfeits+of+1877+Indian+Cents

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Most fake 1877's are altered from more common dates. 1879 is a typically altered date. Real MS 1877's have Shallow N reverse (1 die was used). Every altered date 1877 hseen has been altered from a Bold N reverse date (all other dates after 1872 are bold N).



Not all 1877's with a Bold N are counterfeit: