Uncertain Issues / Counterfeits

The following splashers are either not believed to be Mint products or may be Mint errors. Some were actually produced by having a coin embedded into either terra cotta or gutta percha.

They are listed here to inform collectors of their existence even though they are not true splashers.

They are listed by year and denomination.


1821 Large Cent Obverse
1821 Large Cent Obverse

P3255
P3255

1836 Dollar Reverse
1836 Dollar Reverse

Fake 1837 Dime Splasher
Fake 1837 Dime Splasher

1842 Half Dollar Obverse
1842 Half Dollar Obverse

1842 Half Dollar Reverse
1842 Half Dollar Reverse

1846 Quarter Eagle
1846 Quarter Eagle

JA1849-5? Copper Double Eagle Reverse
JA1849-5? Copper Double Eagle Reverse

1853 Lead Quarter Obverse Die Trial
1853 Lead Quarter Obverse Die Trial

1856 Flying Eagle Splashers ?
1856 Flying Eagle Splashers ?

JA1859-8/P3230
JA1859-8/P3230

1876 Trade Dollar Obverse
1876 Trade Dollar Obverse

1876 Trade Dollar Reverse
1876 Trade Dollar Reverse

P3429 - Defiant Eagle for J1512-J1513/P1676-P1677
P3429 - Defiant Eagle for J1512-J1513/P1676-P1677

P8040
P8040

P8060
P8060

4 Cent or 4 Dollar Trial
4 Cent or 4 Dollar Trial

P3530
P3530