Comments: Obverse 2 can be diagnosed by its high level date and repunching above the flag of the 5 digit. There is also a die defect below Liberty's right armpit. Variety 103 is the only known die pairing which makes use of the Obverse 2 die. Reverse A, now in a later die state, is paired with Obverse 2. The denticles are significantly eroded on the plate coin.

When examining all 1865-S varieties or die states, Variety 103 is generally the best struck and provides collectors with an opportunity for locating an 1865 San Francisco dime with a full head.

1865-S Varieties 101, 101a, 102, 102a, 103, 104, 105

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