1887-S

Variety 105

 Obverse 5: High Date, Downward Slope, Partial (S)TATES

Reverse E: Medium S, [mm C,H,TR7], Medium S Over S In Both Loops

        

Obverse 5                                                Reverse E

 

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

        

        

Comments: This is the second 1887-S variety with a repunched Medium S over S mintmark. Upper and lower outlines of the first mintmark are visible in both loops of the final Medium S. The mintmark is centered horizontally and has a strong tilt to the right.

Obverse 5 exhibits a downward sloping date and a repaired top loop for (S)TATES.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50 - Greer 101 Plate Coin

1887-S Varieties 101, 102, 102a, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 108a, 109, 110, 111, 111a, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120

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