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1842-O

Variety 102

 Obverse 2: Medium Level Date

Reverse B: Medium O, [mm Rt,L,TR11], Die Crack Rim Through STA(TES)

        

Obverse 2                                                 Reverse B

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)                  Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

         

Comments: Reverse B is weakly hubbed with delicate device details. The Medium O mintmark is tilted sharply right with a measured tilt of 11 degrees. Its placement is lower than the Medium O mintmark on Reverse A. Die cracks are visible from rim through STA(TES) and are the primary diagnostic. Both Obverse 2 and Reverse B are surprisingly well struck for a product of the New Orleans mint during 1842.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU55

1842-O Varieties 101, 102, 102a, 103, 104, 104a, 105, 106, 107, 107a, 108

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