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1860
Variety 107
Obverse 7: Medium Date, Slight Downward Slope, Bases of 1 Thin, Open 6
Reverse G: Die Cracks in Lower Wreath, Polished Die
Obverse 7 Reverse G
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Both obverse and reverse dies show wear and erosion. The denticles are very weak on Obverse 7. The bases of 1 digit are thin while the 6 digit is open.
Reverse G appears to be have been lapped or polished, with portions of the left ribbon end missing. A die crack connects the left and right ribbon ends and proceeds upward into the lower right wreath. Examples from this obverse/reverse die pair appear infrequently, but the obverse die erosion and reverse die cracks suggest considerable usage of this die pair by the Philadelphia mint.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, MS63