1889

Variety 102

 Obverse 2: Proof Die, Medium Date, Downward Slope, Open 9

Reverse B: Proof Die

        

Obverse 2                                               Reverse B

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

Comments: A second proof die pair can be easily diagnosed by date position and weak date punch resulting in an open 9 digit. On Variety 102, the 1 digit is further from the base than on Variety 101.

Reverse B is already showing die cracks between the ribbon ends and from the left ribbon end into the wreath.

Both proof Varieties 101 and 102 are equally available.

Plate Coin: Heritage Auction Archives, NGC PF67 Cameo

1889 Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 111a, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129

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