1861

Type II - Variety 103

 Obverse 2: Low Date, Upward Slope

Reverse C: Perfect Die

        

Obverse 2                                                Reverse C

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

              

Comments: Obverse 2 is characterized by a low date that slopes upward. There is an additional diagnostic point for the obverse die. A die scratch is located in the lower shield directly below the LIBER(TY) on the scroll end. See the illustration above. Both the obverse and reverse dies on the plate coin are lightly clashed.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, NGC MS62

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

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

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