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1859
Variety 101
Obverse 1: Proof Die, Medium Date, Upward Slope
Reverse A: Proof Die, Perfect Die
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Obverse Diagnostic Point
Comments: Obverse 1 is the more common of the two obverse dies employed for striking proof 1859 seated dimes. This obverse is easily recognized by an upward sloping date. It is estimated that Obverse 1 proofs are at least 5 times more available than those with the second proof obverse die (Obverse 2).
See Variety 102 for a description of the second proof obverse die.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS PF64 Cameo