1889

Variety 118

 Obverse 18: Weak Base, Medium Level Date, Closed 9

Reverse R: Die Crack At 9:00

        

Obverse 18                                                Reverse R

 

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

        

Comments: The base above the 89 digits on Obverse 18 has been weakly transferred from the working hub die. In contrast, the date digits are boldy punched with the 9 digit being closed.

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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