Comments: During the pairing with Obverse 4, Reverse A continues to degrade. The denticles are badly eroded and internal fields show strong metal flow lines. Heavy die cracks are visible throughout the wreath. This is the final Reverse A die state seen and is designated as a shattered reverse die. I would not be surprised to learn that this die produces a retained cud between 7:30 and 9:00.

Previous/Subsequent Die Pairings - In Wreath Obverse 4

Obverse 4 will be paired with three additional Below Wreath reverse dies to produce additional coinage. During the Obverse 4 die pairings with Below Wreath reverse dies, this obverse die will be labeled BW Obverse 7.

Previous/Subsequent Die Pairings - In Wreath Reverse A

Obverse 4 is the fourth obverse die to be paired with Reverse A including this near terminal die state. Previously, Reverse A was paired with IW Obverses 1, 2 and 3.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS AU55 CAC

1875-CC In Wreath Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 105a, 106, 106a, 106b, 107, 107a, 107b, 108, 109, 110, 110a, 111, 111a, 112, 112a, 112b, 113, 113a, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119

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