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1857
Variety 101
Obverse 1: Proof Die, Medium Date, Slight Downward Slope
Reverse A: Proof Die, Reverse of 1856 (A), Die Line From Rim To AME(R)ICA
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Obverse 1 exhibits a faint die crack from the top of Liberty's head, down through her ear and lower hair curves and continues along her right arm, ending at the elbow.
Reverse A is the same reverse die used in 1856 to strike proof coinage. A die line from the rim denticles to AME(R)ICA is the key diagnostic point.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, NGC PF64 CAC Green - Pittman