Is this a token, counterfeit, or something else
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Looks like a barber dime but other then that I have no idea........ what's your opinion on this token, counterfeit, thingy???
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Counterfeit.
Definitely
Do you think modern counterfeit? Or from that time period? I was intrigued by the obverse being correct design but the reverse having such wrong design to it?
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How do the diameter and composition compare to a regular dime? It looks almost copper in your image.
To me it looks like someone tried to make transfer dies and the reverse did not come out, so they made a half-hearted attempt to complete the die by hand. would guess it was done contemporary to when that design was circulating.
Sean Reynolds
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Contemporary counterfeit and as such worth much more than if it was genuine.
peacockcoins
Looks contemporary to the period. Cool!
Vintage counterfeit, made of copper/brass/bronze alloy (probably with a silver wash at one time).
There are people that collect this sort of thing.
Contemporary counterfeit.
Looks like a counterfeit made during the period the dimes circulated. From appearance, it likely fooled a lot of people. Probably a bit of a premium from those who collect these items. Cheers, RickO