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1841-O

Variety 102

 Obverse 1: Date Far Left

Reverse B: Small O, Closed Bud Reverse 1840-O (D)

        

Obverse 1                                                Reverse B

 

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

        

        

Primary Diagnostic For Open Vs. Closed Bud Reverse Determination

         

Comments: Reverse B, with a Small O mintmark, is the second left over Closed Bud reverse die from 1840 used to create an 1841 transitional variety. The last known Reverse B die state was previously documented within the description of the 1840-O Variety 107 listing. When Reverse B is paired with Obverse 1 of 1841, die erosion is pronounced and visible behind (UNIT)ED and AME(RICA). Well circulated examples of this variety can be found with Reverse B showing excessive wear in the center of the reverse due to a die bulge. The 1841-O Small O Closed Bud variety is considered to be an extremely rare transitional variety with nearly all known examples grading Good through Fine.

Both the 1841-O Large and Small O transitional Closed Bud dimes are key coins in the Top 100 Seated Dime Variety set. The plate coin is one of the finest examples known for this variety.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50