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1886-S

Variety 101

 Obverse 1: High Date, Downward Slope

Reverse A: Medium S, [mm Lt,H,TL2]

        

Obverse 1                                               Reverse A

 

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

              

Comments: This obverse and reverse die pair is much more frequently encountered that Variety 102. On Obverse 1, the date slopes down and the 8 digit is well centered under the pendant. Both the obverse and reverse dies are free of defects.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS MS65

1886-S Varieties 101, 102

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