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1862
Variety 102
Obverse 2: Proof Die, Medium Level Date, Open 6
Reverse B: Proof Die, Diagonal Die Line Through (DI)ME
Obverse 2 Reverse B
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: The second obverse die to produce proof coinage can be identified by two diagnostic points. First the date is positioned slightly right vs. Obverse 1 resulting in a Denticle Ruler measurement of DR 1R. Secondly, there is no die line above LIBER(T)Y. Kam Ahwash lists this obverse die as the one used to strike proof coinage. Reverse B has a minor die line. This die line runs diagonally from (D)IME through the foot of D(I)ME and down into the lower right wreath. I believe this variety to be the PF-1 listing by Jeff Strutzel within issue #75 of the Gobrecht Journal.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PF62