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1891-O

Variety 101

 Obverse 1: Medium Level Date, Die Cracks

Reverse A: Medium O, [Lt,H,TL2], Die Crack At 4:30

        

Obverse 1                                                Reverse A

 

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

        

        

Comments: In an early die state, Obverse 1 is paired with Reverse A. Obverse 1 shows no signs of die clashing at this point. Instead Obverse 1 has started to form die cracks from STATE(S) through Liberty's head, through the cap and bottoms of OF AMERICA and into the foot and base. Ahwash states that the 1 digit is repunched in his encyclopedia. However, I see no evidence on this plate coin. Reverse A has a Medium O mintmark that tilts slightly left. The key diagnostic is a die crack from the rim at 4:30 through the outer oak leaf.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU55

1891-O Varieties 101, 102, 102a, 103, 103a, 104, 105, 106, 106a, 107, 108, 109, 110, 110a, 111, 112, 113, 114, 114a, 114b, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 123a, 124, 124a, 125, 126, 127, 128

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