Comments: Reverse B, with a Small O mintmark, is the second left over Closed Bud reverse die from 1840 used to create an 1841 transitional variety. The last known Reverse B die state was previously documented within the description of the 1840-O Variety 107 listing. When Reverse B is paired with Obverse 1 of 1841, die erosion is pronounced and visible behind (UNIT)ED and AME(RICA). Well circulated examples of this variety can be found with Reverse B showing excessive wear in the center of the reverse due to a die bulge. The 1841-O Small O Closed Bud variety is considered to be an extremely rare transitional variety with nearly all known examples grading Good through Fine.

Both the 1841-O Large and Small O transitional Closed Bud dimes are key coins in the Top 100 Liberty Seated Dime Variety set. The plate coin is one of the finest examples known for this variety.

1841-O Varieties 101, 102, 103, 103a, 104, 105, 106, 107, 107a, 107b, 108, 108a, 109, 109a, 110, 111, 111a, 111b, 112, 113, 114, 115

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