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1851

Variety 105

 Obverse 4: Repunched 851, Extra Flag of 1 in Shield, Closed 5

Reverse E: Rusted Die

        

Obverse 4                                                Reverse E

 

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

        

        

        

Comments: Obverse 4, in its earliest die state, shows repunching below the base of the 851 digits. The strongest repunching is below the left foot of the 1 and will remain visible in later die states. This obverse also exhibits a misplaced 1 digit in the lower shield between shield lines 2 and 3. The entire upper flag of the 1 is clearly visible, even on lower grade circulated examples. Traces of the bottom section of the upper loop of the 5 digit are also visible in the region between the right scroll end and the pendant.

Reverse E exhibits rust damage around the wreath elements and the denomination. The rust is most evident around the bow loops and the lower wreath. The rust damage suggests Reverse E is an old reverse die but unfortunately I have not been able to identify prior usage or an earlier die state pairing.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50