Comparison of 1842-O Reverse C with 1841-O Reverse D

Comments: 1842-O Reverse C is the left over Reverse D from 1841. 1842-O Reverse C has degraded further with numerous die cracks and considerable weakness in the legend. This reverse could have been polished or lapped considering the reduction in wreath and legend details when compared to the bolder reverse strikes on 1841-O Medium O examples. Many circulated examples are seen with the legend being barely visible outside of the wreath leaves. The position of the die crack through STAT(ES) is the primary diagnostic for this variety. Additional diagnostic points are illustrated above.

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

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