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1861-S

Variety 102

 Obverse 2: Medium Level Date, Clashed Die

Reverse A.2: Small Thin S, [mm Lt,C], Clashed Die, Die Defect On Left Edge of Corn Ear

        

Obverse 2                                               Reverse A.2

 

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

              

              

Comments: Reverse A becomes clashed when paired with Obverse 2. Die clashing marks are very evident on both the obverse and reverse dies. The denticles on Reverse A have begun to deteriorate during this die state. The die defect on the left edge of the corn ear remains visible. Reverse A will again be used in 1862 and surprisingly, once again in 1865 to strike additional San Francisco dimes.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, NGC MS61

1861-S Varieties 101, 102

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