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1861

Type I - Variety 101

 Obverse 1: Rusted Die, Medium Date, Slight Downward Slope

Reverse A: Die Scratch Within Lower Left Wreath

        

Obverse 1                                              Reverse A

 

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

              

              

Comments: The Type I obverse die for Obverse 1 shows light rust across the entire length of Liberty's body. Die doubling is evident around UNI(TED STATES) OF (AMERICA). On Reverse A, there is a long die scratch through the two maples leaves in the lower left section of the wreath.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, NGC MS63