Comments: The 1842 Small O variety is difficult to locate in lower grades and becomes extremely rare in grades of EF or better. Greer reported seeing only two examples that he would consider as grading AU, with no knowledge of a mint state example. 1842 Small O dimes are typically seen with an obverse rim cud from Star 3 to Star 6. Early die state examples without the rim cud are occasionally seen. Reverse D, on the plate coin, is also in an early die state with no visible die cracks.

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

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