1859-S

Variety 101

 Obverse 1: High Date, Slight Downward Slope

Reverse A: Medium S

        

Obverse 1                                               Reverse A

 

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

        

Comments: There are obverse die chips around Stars 3 through 6. There is a reverse die crack from rim through A(M)ERICA to wreath. The Medium S mintmark shows repunching under the top loop and serif.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS AU55

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