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1856

Small Date

Variety 102

 Obverse 2: Medium Date, Slight Downward Slope, Closed 5

Reverse B: Perfect Die

        

Obverse 2                                                  Reverse B

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

Comments: This obverse die shows no signs of doubling. There is a die defect to the left of the pendant. This die artifact is an important diagnostic point in conjunction with the date position. The 5 digit is closed. The reverse die is perfect.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, MS60

1856 Small Date Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 106a, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 114a, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123

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