Comments: Obverse 8 can be identified through the repunching at the top of Star 8. Die wear between (UNITE)D and the rim is the most obvious diagnostic for Reverse E. A small die crack is developing from the lower section of (U)NITED to the rim and becomes increasingly visible in later die states. 

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

Back to 1838 Varieties Table

Back to Date and Mintmark Table