1856

Small Date

Variety 123

 Obverse 22: High Level Date

Reverse W: Excessive Vertical Die Scratches Behind Ribbon Bow and (ONE DIME)

        

Obverse 22                                              Reverse W

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)                   Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

        

Comments: The only diagnostic point for Obverse 22 is the date position. The date is level and positioned near the base. Nearly all examples seen have weak obverse strikes.

Reverse W exhibits an excessive amount of vertical die scratches and is easily diagnosed. The die scratches have their origin at the top of the ribbon loops and the outer bottom wreath leaves and proceed northward behind (ONE DIME).

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, NGC MS62

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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