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1850
Variety 101a
Obverse 1.2: Late Die State, Lapped Die, Die Crack Through Date
Reverse A.2: Lapped Die, Die Crack UN(I)TED to Wreath
Obverse 1.2 Reverse A.2
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Obverse 1 appears to have been lapped or polished, resulting in loss of lower shield details. A die crack has developed to the left of the 1 digit of the date and passes through the lower portion of each digit in the date. Reverse A also appears to be much weaker in legend and wreath details. A die crack is visible from UN(I)TED to wreath, while another is seen at the tops of ST(AT)ES. The die line between the right ribbon and stem has been completely erased.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50