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1875-CC

CC In Wreath

Variety 109

 Obverse 7: Cracked Obverse, High Date, Downward Slope, (Obverse 2 Below Wreath)

Reverse E: Small CC, [mm Rt,L], Die Crack To Rim In Lower Right Wreath

        

Obverse 7                                                Reverse E

 

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

        

        

        

Comments: Obverse 7 was previously used to strike 1875-CC Below Wreath dimes. During its earlier die state, Obverse 7 was paired with Below Wreath Reverse A and exhibited some faint die cracks. When paired with the In Wreath Reverse E, Obverse 7 is extensively cracked. See the illustrations above.

A soft die scratch in the upper left wreath, resembling a jalapeno chili pepper, can help diagnose reverse E. There is a die defect above D(I)ME. Also, there is a die crack in the lower right wreath that starts at 3:30 on the rim and exits at 5:00.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, MS63