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1793 Smith Counterfeit of S-8

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1793 Smith Counterfeit of S-8
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Date: 1793Very attractive glossy medium brown. A wonderful example of the work of "Smith of Ann Street." These "Smith Counterfeits" are well worn early large cents, mostly dated 1793 and 1794, that were smoothed down and engraved to resembles higher grade 1793 cents. The engraver was William D. Smith of New York City, and this example showcases the skills of a great artist who produced a limited number of these cents in the mid-1800s, all priot to 1868. The devices on this cent resemble the Sheldon-8 variety, but none of the details is a perfect match. Noyes photo #62656. Weight 150.7 grains. One of the finer examples known today, and comes with a nice proveanance.