1889

Variety 104

 Obverse 4: Medium Date, Downward Slope, 2nd 8 Repunched Up, Closed 9

Reverse D: Double Die Reverse #1, Clashed Die

        

Obverse 4                                               Reverse D

 

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

        

        

        

Comments: Obverse 4 is paired with the first doubled die reverse of 1889. This obverse can be attributed by the horizontal die lines in the middle and lower portions of the shield. The second 8 digit in the date is repunched. Repunching is seen under the left base of the 8 digit.

The distinct doubling of the veins in the maple leaves can be used to identify Doubled Die Reverse #1. Also check for the strong doubling of the outer left portion of (O)NE and (D)IME. Finally, this reverse is heavily clashed with marks behind (O)NE and through the DIM(E). I have only seen Doubled Die Reverse #1 paired with Obverse 4.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50

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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