Comments: The early die state of Obverse 5 shows traces of the original 8 digit at the top and within the lower opening of the second 8 in date. This digit is repunched down. Additional die markers include the repunching of Stars 5, 12 and 13 along with minor repunching under the flag of the 1 digit. The repunching of the 8 digit will fade away with usage. Reverse F shows little for diagnostics, with some die wear behind A(MERI)CA.  

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU55

1838 Varieties 101, 101a, 102, 102a, 103, 103a, 103b, 104, 105, 106, 106a, 107, 108, 108a, 109, 110, 110a, 111, 111a, 112, 113, 114

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