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1839-O

Variety 104a

 Obverse 2: Star 8 Boldly Repunched

Reverse C.2: Repunched Large O, Bisecting Horizontal Die Crack, [mm C,C]

        

Obverse 2                                                 Reverse C.2

 

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

        

         

Comments: The bold repunching of the Large O mintmark remains clearly visible during the Reverse C later die state. A significant bisecting horizontal die crack has formed. The die crack starts at the rim to the left of UN(I)TED, then through the I of UNITED, then proceeds through the left wreath and through (DIME).

I have found this die state to be rare and a challenging addition to the Top 100 Varieties set.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, MS60 - Ahwash Plate Coin - Ex. Ahwash, Lovejoy, O'Donnell