1877

Type II Reverse - Variety 108

 Obverse 8: Repunched 7, Medium Level Date

Reverse A.2: Doubled DI(ME) and Lower Right Wreath, Die Cracks

        

Obverse 8                                              Reverse A.2

 

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

          

         

Comments: Obverse 8 is very prooflike. The second 7 digit in the date is repunched up. Obverse 8 is paired with Reverse A, which was previously used to strike proof dimes when paired with Obverse 1.

Reverse A again exhibits doubling in DI(ME) and the outer left oak leaves. A series of die cracks have appeared in the left wreath. Is this die pairing a second set of dies intended to generate proof dimes? The reverse die crack would suggest not.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, ANACS MS63

1877 Type I Reverse Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107

1877 Type II Reverse Varieties 101, 101a, 102, 103, 104, 104a, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115

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