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1839-O

Variety 103

 Obverse 1.2: Die Cracks From Left and Right Base to Rim

Reverse D.2: Large O, LDS Die Cracks (U)NITED (ST)ATES

        

Obverse 1.2                                            Reverse D.2

 

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

        

         

         

Comments: Variety 103 results from a third pairing of Obverse 1 with Reverse 3 during their respective late die states. This is a very rare variety with few examples known. Inspection of both the obverse and reverse on 1839 Large O specimens will be necessary to locate this most difficult variety. Use a Large O late die state reverse as the primary diagnostic, then inspect the obverse for star positions and die cracks to locate an example of Variety 103.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS EF45 - Ahwash Plate Coin - Ex. Ahwash, Lovejoy, Greer