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1856-S
Variety 101
Obverse 1: High Date, Slight Downward Slope
Reverse A: Large S, [mm Rt,H], Early Die State Shows Repunched Mintmark
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: This date comes fairly well struck. Obverse 1 exhibits die chips around Stars 5 and 6. There is a defect or anomaly between the flag and upper loop of the 5 digit. On early die state examples of Reverse A, traces of repunching can be seen within the upper loop.
Plate Coin: Courtesy Dan Pintar Collection, PCGS EF40