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1840

No Drapery

Variety 103

 Obverse 3: Chin Whiskers Obverse, High Date, Slight Upward Slope

Reverse C: Die Lines Behind Bow

        

Obverse 3                                                 Reverse C

 

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

        

        

Comments: Heavy die lines from Liberty's chin to shoulder are very evident on Obverse 3. This die defect has come to be known as the "Chin Whiskers" variety. The date is high and has a slight upward slope. Reverse C can be identified by a series of die lines behind the bow and bow knot.

This variety can be located with searching and is not scarce.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU58