Obverse 24 was struck from misaligned working dies and is observed with
date placement at C. Obverse 24 develops a rim break between 1:00
and 1:30 and a cud between 10:15 and 11:45.
Reverse X is yet to be observed with any die markers.
Comments:
Variety 22 was first identified by Bob DeLean, who listed the
above plate coin for sale during early July 2016. Bob was
extremely kind in allowing me to use his images to illustrate 1862
variety 22 for this book.
Reverse
X will exhibit weakness of strike in the denticle area between 6:30 and
7:30 due to the increased demand for metal to fill the void of the
obverse 24 break.
