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1853-O

Variety 104a

 Obverse 2.2: Heavy Date, Shattered Obverse

Reverse D: Large O, [mm C,C]

        

Obverse 2.2                                               Reverse D

 

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

              

              

Comments: Obverse 2 is extensively shattered with large areas of retained metal forming to the immediate left of the shield and between the shield and the 18 digits. Examples with the shattered obverse still come fairly well struck. The Large O mintmark on Reverse D is well centered, both horizontally and vertically.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU50 - Ex. Lovejoy