1878

Type II Reverse - Variety 106

 Obverse 6: Die Defect To Left Of Shield, Medium Level Date

Reverse F: Die Cracks

        

Obverse 6                                                 Reverse F

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

           

   Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)

 

Comments: On Obverse 6, the date punch has been positioned more to the left than for other dies except for Obverse 10. The Denticle Ruler measurement is DR 0R. There is a large die defect or blob on Liberty's gown directly to the left of the horizontal lines in the upper shield. On Reverse F, die cracks are found in the lower wreath. See the enhanced mapping above.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS MS64

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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