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Variety 106a

 Obverse 3: Thin Date, Very Open 5, Die Crack at Bottom of Date

Reverse F.2: Large Thin O, [mm C,H], Reverse of 1852 (A), Cracked Lower Die

        

Obverse 3                                                Reverse F.2

 

Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

Comments: Reverse F, in the latest die state seen, exhibits a large die defect or rust spot between the O(NE) and the upper right leaves of the wreath. The lower portion of the reverse die has cracked in a radial manner starting at 9:00 and proceeding through (UNIT)ED, the lower ribbon end and AME(RICA). See the enhanced mapping of the reverse die cracks above.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, EF45

1853-O Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104a, 105, 106, 106a, 107, 108

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