1876-S

Type I Reverse - Variety 105

 Obverse 5: Repunched Date, High Date, Slight Downward Slope, Small Knob 6

Reverse E: Small Block S, [mm Lt,C]

        

Obverse 5                                                  Reverse E

 

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

        

        

Comments: Obverse 5 features a high date that has a slight downward slope. A horizontal die line is seen between the right scroll end and a gown fold above pendant. This obverse is listed by Ahwash where he indicates that the 1 and 6 digits in the date are repunched. On the plate coin, the repunching above the base of the 1 digit is minor and would be difficult to note on a circulated example. The 6 digit is from a Small Knob 6 date punch.

Reverse E is weakly hubbed. Die doubling is obvious on D(IM)E with the I in DIME tilting left.

The plate coin and identification of the horizontal obverse die line were provided by Liz Coggan at JJ Teaparty.

Plate Coin: Courtesy JJ Teaparty, NGC MS64

1876-S Type I Reverse Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 119a, 120, 121, 122

1876-S Type II Reverse Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105

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