That one seems to be an S-76b (if plain edge). If lettered edge and approx. 13 g weight, then S-76a and quite rare.
Yep S-76b. ONE CENT very high in the wreath with the point of a leaf close to the right serif of the E in ONE. That's the reverse of 76. The date is widely spaced so it is not the obv of NC-2 (which shares the same rev). Since it is plain edged that would make it 76b UNLESS the weight is around 13.48 grams. There ARE a few S-76b's known struck on unlettered 76a planchets.
Wow geez. I thought the date looked off. What are the markers? It's a little too sharp for such a porous, rusty planchet.
My first impression was positive. These are really getting deceptive - not good news. Here is mine, ex B&M 1986. No crushed berry, thank god.
I'm probably seeing things, but the lower left serif of L(I) seems to be weaker or perhaps more distant from the cap on the counterfeit than the genuine. The close-up looks a little different than the full shot.
Much of the process is documented in my research articles; the specifics of this “variety” can be found on Coin Week at: https://coinweek.com/counterfeits/struck-counterfeit-coin-week-1795-s-76b-large-cent/ There are some details I don’t discuss in these articles such as dimensional characteristics, weight, XRF metal content and edge appearance reviewed “in-hand” when possible. It also helps to find the “source” example and be able to distinguish between it and any unique characteristics present compared to the other example’s images.
