1860

Variety 104

 Obverse 4: High Level Date, Bases of 1 Thin, Open 6

Reverse D: Perfect Die

        

Obverse 4                                                 Reverse D

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

Comments: On Obverse 4, the left and right bases of the 1 digit are thin, while the 6 digit is very open. The date punch is positioned high with respect to the base. The date position on Obverse 4 is similar to that of Obverse 1, with Obverse 1 being slightly higher than Obverse 4 and not having the downward slope of Obverse 1. See comparison below.

Comparison of Obverse 4 and Obverse 1 Date Positions

Obverse 4                                               Obverse 1

        

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS MS66

1860 Varieties 101, 101a, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112

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