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1852

Variety 105

 Obverse 4.2: Repunched 52, High Level Date, Die Cracks

Reverse E: Die Lines Rim Through (AM)ERICA to Wreath, Die Crack Tops of UNIT(ED S)TATES

        

Obverse 4.2                                                Reverse E

 

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

        

        

Comments: This is the third and more common reverse die pairing with the repunched 52 obverse. Reverse E has several key diagnostics that allow quick differentiation from Reverse D and Reverse O. Immediately noticeable is the strong legend. A die line originates from the rim to the right of M and proceeds through (AM)ERICA then to the rim. Several die lines are evident between A(M)ERICA and the rim. A faint die crack is seen at the tops of letters UNIT(ED S)TATES. This die crack will degrade quickly and produce a retained cud during the die's terminal die state. Obverse 4 shows signs of die degradation with a die crack forming at the top of Liberty's head and down through Star 8, the Liberty cap and Star 9. See Variety 105a listing for a macro photo of this die crack.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU58 - Greer Plate Coin