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1875-S
S In Wreath
Variety 105a
Obverse 2.2: Eroded Die, Medium Level Date, Broken S and O
Reverse D.2: Medium S, [mm Rt,L], Shattered Reverse
Obverse 2.2 Reverse D.2
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: In this late die state, Obverse 2 is badly eroded as seen from the date position image. Die erosion is also evident between UNITED and the denticles with two die cracks connecting (U)NITED.
Reverse D is near or at terminal die state and exhibits lengthy die cracks and a well formed rim cud at 9:00. Below is a detailed reverse die crack map from PCGS MS65 example.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50