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1887-S

Variety 108

 Obverse 8: High Level Date, Prooflike, Weak Base Above 887, Partial S

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

        

Obverse 8                                                Reverse H

 

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

        

        

Comments: This variety comes with prooflike surfaces. There is weakness in the base directly above the 87 digits. On Reverse H, the mintmark is positioned left and high. The Medium S mintmark exhibits raised metal lines in the upper and lower loops.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS MS65

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

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