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1889-S
Variety 104
Obverse 3: Medium Date, Slight Downward Slope, Open 9
Reverse C: Small S, [mm Lt,H], Weak Wreath
Obverse 3 Reverse C
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: During this die pairing, Obverse 3 is found in an early die state. It took considerable study to locate additional diagnostic points to prove that the above coin is an early die state example of the Ahwash 3 obverse. Within Liberty's body, there are additional die markers that provided the evidence. The first marker is a die defect located directly below the right armpit. The second die marker is a group of polish lines in the crotch area between Liberty's legs.
Reverse C shows considerable weakness throughout the wreath. The Small S is positioned left and high aiding with diagnosing this reverse die. The Reverse C strike on the plate coin is very weak and easily a full grade lower than the obverse.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, EF40