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1840-O
Variety 102
Obverse 2: Medium Level Date, Star 9 and 10 Repunched
Reverse B: Large O, [mm C,H,TL]
Obverse 2 Reverse B
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Repunching of Stars 9 and 10, at their lower points, along with the position of Star 7 are the primary diagnostics for Obverse 2. See the illustrations for the F-102a variety as Star 9 and 10 repunching is difficult to photograph on this heavily toned coin.
On Reverse B, the Large O mintmark is thin and tilts slightly to the left. It is horizontally centered and high.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS EF40