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1857-O
Variety 102
Obverse 1.2: High Date, Slight Downward Slope, Die Crack Stars 5 - 7
Reverse B: Large O, Die Spur on (O)F, [mm Rt,H,TL2]
Obverse 1.2 Reverse B
Obverse Diagnostic Point(s) Reverse Diagnostic Point(s)
Comments: Obverse 1 is paired with a second reverse die with similar mintmark placement as Reverse A. The Large O mintmark on Reverse B is positioned slightly more right than on Reverse A. An important die marker for Reverse B is a die spur on (O)F at 8:00. This die spur has been seen on multiple specimens and should be a reliable market for diagnosing Reverse B.
Plate Coin: G. Fortin Collection, NGC MS62