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1845

Variety 107

 Obverse 5: High Date, Downward Slope, All Digits Repunched

Reverse F: Die Crack STATE(S OF) to Rim Above (A)MERICA

        

Obverse 5                                                 Reverse F

 

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

        

        

Comments: Obverse 5 is typically described as 1845/1845 since all four digits show signs of repunching. This repunched date obverse is first paired with Reverse F. Reverse F can be identified by a die crack starting at STATE(S), through (OF) and exiting to the rim above (A)MERICA. As Obverse 5 degrades, a horizontal die crack will develop through the lower portion of the date digits.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, EF40