1859-O

Variety 104

 Obverse 2: Medium Level Date, Open 5, Clashed Die

Reverse C: Large O, [mm Rt,H], Die Crack Rim to UN(I)TED Through Wreath To (D)IME, Clashed Die

        

Obverse 2                                                Reverse C

 

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

              

              

Comments: There are die chips around Stars 3 through 6. On Obverse 2, the date is stronger than Variety 103 and the die is now clashed.

Reverse C is found in a later die state. There is a significant die crack from the rim through UN(I)TED, the wreath leaves and ending at (D)IME. Die lines from rim to UNI(TED) are also noted.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU58

1859-O Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105

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