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1873
No Arrows - Closed 3
Variety 108
Obverse 8: Medium Level Date
Reverse G: Circular Die Cracks In Wreath, Previous Open 3 Reverse B
Obverse 8 Reverse G
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Obverse 8 has a date punch position that is nearly identical to Obverse 7. Both dies have a Denticle Ruler measurement of DR 0R and a medium level date with respect to the base. However, on Obverse 8, the left foot of the 1 digit is closer to the "0" denticle than on Obverse 7. On higher grade specimens, die variety specialists can check the die lines differences between the two obverse dies. Obverse 8 exhibits faint die lines in the lower shield and gown. Finally, Obverse 7 has the filled die region below Liberty's chin and the sole chin whisker. Therefore, there are enough diagnostic differences between the two obverses to reliably separated them.
Closed 3 Obverse 8 Closed 3 Obverse 7
Reverse G, is paired with Closed 3 Obverse 8. Reverse G was previously matched with an Open 3 obverse die. During that initial die pairing, this reverse die is labeled as Reverse B with Open 3 Obverse 1. Upon the subsequent pairing with Closed 3 Obverse 8 die, Reverse G is degraded and exhibits long circular die cracks throughout the wreath elements.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50