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1851
Variety 102a
Obverse 2.2: Late Die State, High Level Date, Open 5
Reverse B.2: Die Crack Tops of (UNIT)ED and A(MER)ICA
Obverse 2.2 Reverse B.2
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: The obverse die on the plate coin is in a later die state with just traces of repunching under the flag of the 1 digit. The date strength continues to weaken in this late die state, the 5 digit being very open. A die crack is clearly visible through the denticles directly below the date.
Reverse B is also in a later die state and exhibits die cracks at the tops of the letters (UNIT)ED and A(MER)ICA.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS EF45 CAC