Comments: Obverse 4 remains in a late die state as Variety 106c but with a pairing with a second reverse die. The parallel die scratches to the right of Stars 1 and 3, from the earlier die state, have been polished away. The die crack at 12:00 now proceeds through Liberty's head and down to her neckline. This die crack is strong and very visible. A significant die crack starts to the right of Star 10 and connects Stars 11 through 13. Another faint die crack joins the base of 183 digits.

Reverse G is the second reverse die to be paired with Obverse 3. During this die pairing, Reverse G is rotated left by 23 degrees. I believe there exists a much later die state of Reverse G where a vertical die crack connects the (O)NE and D(I)ME with the lower left wreath.

Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, PCGS AU58

1839 Varieties 101, 102, 103, 104, 104a, 104b, 105, 105a, 105b, 105c, 106, 106a, 106b, 106c, 107, 108, 109

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