1856

Small Date

Variety 117

 Obverse 15: High Level Date, Die Scratches Into Right Elbow

Reverse Q: Perfect Die

        

Obverse 15                                                Reverse Q

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

Comments: Obverse 15 can be identified by a well placed date punch and die scratches throughout the lower gown folds and into Liberty's right elbow. The die scratches below the right elbow should be easy to see on middle to high grade examples. There are additional die lines above and to the right of Liberty's foot.

Reverse Q is perfect.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU58

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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