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1870-S
Variety 101
Obverse 1: Medium Level Date, Broken S, Radial Die Lines
Reverse A: Small Weak S, [mm Lt,H,TR8], Reverse of 1869-S (B)
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: The obverse exhibits numerous radial die lines at Liberty's neck, breasts, and lower gown. These die lines form concentric rings with their center point bring the center of the obverse die. It appears that the obverse die steel was improperly prepared prior to being hubbed as a working die. Reverse A is the left over Small Weak S die from 1869. This die appears to have been polished and reused to strike coinage in 1870. The reverse die, during striking of 1870 coinage is always found to be weak at the denomination. This reverse die will be again used by the San Francisco mint to strike coinage in 1871.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS MS65
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