1889

Variety 108

 Obverse 8: High Date, Sharp Downward Slope, Closed 9

Reverse H: Doubled Die Reverse #5, Die Cracks

        

Obverse 8                                                Reverse H

 

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

        

        

        

Comments: Double Die Reverse #5 exhibits doubling on the lower right side of the wreath and underneath DI(ME). The two oaks leaves in the lower right wreath show doubling on their edges and within the internal veins. Doubling under the bases of DI(ME) is also evident per the above illustration. A large die crack is present on the outer edge of the lower left wreath.

On Obverse 8, the date slopes sharply downward. There is a minor die scratch in the right side of the shield. The scratch exits the shield and proceeds into the gown folds.

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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