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1877-S

Variety 101

 Obverse 1: Repunched 18, Medium Date, Upward Slope

Reverse A: Small Block S, [mm Rt,H], Die Defect in Left Wreath

        

Obverse 1                                                Reverse A

 

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

           

              

Comments: Repunching is visible above both left and right bases of 1 digit and within the lower loop of the 8 digit. Reverse A shows considerable weakness on the left side of the wreath. There is a die defect on the oak leaf at about 8:00. The mintmark is the Small Block S style and is positioned right and high.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, MS62