1856

Small Date

Variety 112

 Obverse 10: Low Date, Upward Slope

Reverse L: Perfect Die

        

Obverse 10                                               Reverse L

 

Obverse Diagnostic(s)

Comments: Obverse 10 is easily diagnosed by its low date that slopes up sharply. Examples seen typically come with flat obverse details or weakly struck obverse.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS EF45

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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