1876-S

Type I Reverse - Variety 117

 Obverse 17: Medium Date, Slight Downward Slope, Small Knob 6

Reverse O: Small Block S, [mm Lt,H,TL9], X Shaped Die Scratches On Corn Ear

        

Obverse 17                                                Reverse O

 

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

        

        

Comments: Reverse O provides distinctive diagnostics. The Small Block S mintmark tilts sharply left. Below the mintmark, die scratches originate from the denticles. Finally, there is an X shaped pair of die scratches on the corn ear. This is the first time that I have seen an X shaped die scratch pair on a Liberty Seated dime die.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, MS61

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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