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1875-S
Small S - Variety 109a
Obverse 9.2: High Level Date, Polished Die
Reverse I.2: Polished and Cracked Die, Small S, [mm Lt,H,TR]
Obverse 9.2 Reverse I.2
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: In a later die state, both Obverse 9 and Reverse I have been polished or lapped. There is a significant reduction in the depth of the device elements.
There are two severe die cracks on Reverse I. The first is located between the rim and the left ribbon end. The area between the rim and the heavy die crack has a raised appearance and could form a retained cud if the die continues to break apart. There is a second die crack between the rim and the lower right wreath. The obverse and reverse die alignment is normal.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU55 Details