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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 this early die state, Obverse 1 is paired with Reverse A. Obverse 1 shows no signs of die clashing. Instead Obverse 1 exhibits 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 of this observation on the plate coin.
Reverse A has a Medium O mintmark that tilts slightly left. The important diagnostic is a die crack from the rim at 4:30 through the outer oak leaf.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS AU50