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1840-O

Variety 106

 Obverse 3 : Medium Date, Star 11 Repunched

Reverse E : Medium O, [mm Rt,H], Rim Die Crack STAT(E)S, Weak Legend

        

Obverse 3                                                     Reverse E

 

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

        

         

Comments: Reverse E presents the only Medium O die employed in 1840. This die has reverse rims that are usually weak along with the legend. A significant die crack is typically seen from rim through STAT(E)S down into the denomination. Obverse 3 shows considerable die wear around stars and date. Weak strikes are common with the shield, head and foot being the weakest areas. Given the scarcity of this variety, developing an explanation of the die states of both the obverse and reverse dies is a most challenging undertaking.

During 2000, Kevin Zeitler purchased an excellent high grade broad struck example of the Medium O variety.

        

This specimen shows the Medium O variety in an early die state with full definition of both the obverse and reverse denticles. No traces of the die crack through STAT(E)S are evident on the reverse.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS EF40 - Greer Plate Coin