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1880
Variety 101
Obverse 1: Proof, Medium Level Date, 2nd 8 In Date Broken, Partial S
Reverse A: Proof Die, Large Die Defect on DI(M)E
Obverse 1 Reverse A
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Examining the second 8 digit in the date will allow the collector to easily recognize Obverse 1. The lower loop of the 8 is obviously broken. There is a dot on Liberty's belly, which is the die compass point. There is a diagonal die scratch in the lower shield starting at a point midway up the shield lines 7 and 8 and proceeding downward to the outer end of the scroll. (S)TATES is partial. Reverse A exhibits a large defect at the bottom of the right upright of DI(M)E.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCI PF63