1838-O

Variety 101a

 Obverse 1a: Medium Date, Rim Cuds 2:00, 4:00 and 8:00-9:00

Reverse A: Repunched Mintmark

        

Obverse 1a                                                Reverse A

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

Comments: For Variety 101a, Obverse 1 exhibits rim cuds at 2:00, 4:00 and 8:00 through 9:00.

The repunched mintmark is the primary diagnostic for Reverse A. The die crack from rim to (U)NITED is more pronounced on this plate coin than Variety 101.   

Plate Coin: Courtesy of EBW Coins, AU Details

1838-O Varieties 101, 101a, 102

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