Comments: Obverse 12 exhibits a long circular die crack that starts at the left base and move upwards through UNITED STATES and crosses through Liberty's head. The die crack at Liberty's head is the easiest to detect for the variety.

Reverse K is also typical of most Type II reverse dies with a circular die crack pattern throughout the wreath devices. The reverse die cracks are illustrated above.

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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