1861

Type I - Variety 108

 Obverse 6: Medium Level Date, Bold Date, 18 Nearly Touch

Reverse C: Weak Denomination

        

Obverse 6                                                Reverse C

 

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

        

Comments: Obverse 6 exhibits a boldly punched date. The 1 and 8 digits as much closer at their bases when compared to other 1861 Type 1 obverse dies due to the strong date punching.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, EF45

1861 Type I Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109

1861 Type II Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 110a, 111, 112, 113

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