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1842

Variety 103a

 Obverse 3.2: Medium Level Date, Rim Cud At 10:00

Reverse C: Die Lines From Rim To AM(ERICA)

        

Obverse 3.2                                                Reverse C

 

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

        

        

        

Comments: Obverse 3 is always seen with a bold rim cud from Star 3 to Star 5. This obverse die state is occasionally available as the rim cud is very evident to any variety specialist. The date digits on Obverse 3 are heavily punched with the 84 digits touching. A faint die crack joins Stars 7 and 8 with Liberty's head. Reverse C features an abundance of die lines between the right rim and wreath. A large series of parallel die lines originate from the right rim into AM(ERICA). Another significant die line passes through the (S)TATES.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS AU58