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1887-S

Variety 107

 Obverse 7: High Level Date, Late Die State, Upper Shield Weakness

Reverse G: Shattered Reverse, Medium S, [mm Lt,C], Potential Repunching In Upper Loop Of S

        

Obverse 7                                                Reverse G

 

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

        

        

Comments: A spectacular shattered reverse is found during the late die state of Reverse G. Massive die cracks form a concentric inner ring that covers about 60% of the wreath. There are three exit points to the rim with the 6:00 and 9:00 exits being substantial. Interestingly, this reverse is well struck in spite of the massive die cracks. Jason Carter first published this variety in the Gobrecht Journal. The Medium S mintmark shows repunching in the upper loop and could be yet another S over S variety. Obverse 7 is in a late die state with significant die erosion to the immediate left of Liberty's left arm. Interestingly, I have not seen an earlier die state example of this variety.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, AU55