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1853
With Arrows - Unhubbed Date and Arrows
Variety 106b
Obverse 6.2: Worn Obverse Die, Die Cracks
Reverse F.3: Reverse Die Cud at AMER(ICA)
Obverse 6.2 Reverse F.3
Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Reverse 6 degrades further and is in a terminal die state. A portion of the reverse die is separated resulting in a retained cud between the rim, the right stem end and the lower right wreath. On lower grade specimens, the A in AMERICA appears to be completely eliminated as a result of the broken die. However, the EF45 example indicates that the letters AMER(ICA) are still being struck but sitting on raised metal that is easily prone to wear.
Plate Coins: Dale Miller Collection, EF45 Details (above top), G. Fortin Collection, G4 - Ex. Cook (above)