1889

Variety 128

 Obverse 27: Misplaced 9 Digit in Gown, High Date, Downward Slope, Open 9

Reverse BB: Die Cracks in Upper Wreath

        

Obverse 27                                              Reverse BB

 

Obverse Diagnostic Point(s)

        

Comments: The top right loop of 9 digit is visible in gown fold to the upper right of pendant. On Obverse 27, the date is positioned high with an obvious downward slope. Date digits are weakly punched with the 9 digit being open.

Reverse BB exhibits faint die cracks in the upper wreath mainly between 9:00 - 3:00.

This misplaced date was identified by the author during June 2013.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, EF45

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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