1876-S

Type I Reverse - Variety 120

 Obverse 20: Repunched 1, Medium Level Date, Large Knob 6

Reverse R: Small Block S, [mm Lt,H], Doubling above (D)IME

        

Obverse 20                                                 Reverse R

 

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

        

        

Comments: Repunching under the base of the 1 digit is the primary diagnostic for Variety 120. The date is evenly spaced between base and denticles.

Reverse R is well struck on the plate coin. There is a horizontal doubling line about (D)IME.

Plate Coin: Courtesy of Dr. Tim Cook Collection, AU58

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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