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1842-O

Variety 104a

 Obverse 3.2: Medium Level Date, Rim Cud Star 3 to Star 6

Reverse D.2: Small O, [mm Rt,H], Late Die State

        

Obverse 3.2                                              Reverse D.2

 

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

        

         

Comments: Obverse 3 has developed an obvious rim cud from Star 3 to Star 6. A die crack is visible from the rim to Star 4. Reverse D has also significantly degraded with numerous die cracks from rim through letters of the legend to wreath. Most spectacular are the die cracks through A(MERICA). This reverse will be again paired with an 1841 obverse for additional coinage and continues to show worsening metal fatigue.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS EF45 - Ahwash Plate Coin.