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1875-S

Small S - Variety 120

 Obverse 17: High Level Date, Bold Date Digits

Reverse S: Small S, Shattered Reverse, [mm Rt,H]

        

Obverse 17                                               Reverse S

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)                 Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

        

Comments: The primary Obverse 17 diagnostic is a bold date punch which is high and level with respect to the base. All Variety 120 specimens seen come with nicely struck obverses.

The reverse paired with Obverse 17 is well worn and shattered with multiple die cracks from the wreath to rim. The Small S mintmark is bold and has a significant die crack to the right. Use this diagnostic for identifying Reverse S.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Dr. Tim Cook Collection, PCGS MS63

1875-S Micro S Reverse Varieties 101, 102, 102a, 103, 104

1875-S Small S Reverse Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120

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