1878

Type II Reverse - Variety 101

 Obverse 1: Proof Die, Repunched 1, Medium Date, Slight Downward Slope

Reverse A: Proof Die

        

Obverse 1                                                Reverse A

 

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

              

              

Comments: Obverse 1 was used to strike proof coinage. The date is level. There is a patch of die rust in the lower right gown.

On Reverse A, there are soft die lines in the oak leaves of the lower right wreath.

No business strikes have been seen or reported from this die pair.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS PF63

1878 Type I Reverse Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104

1878 Type II Reverse Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110

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