Obverse
12 remains uncracked, but will become polished and the beginning of a
rim cud will form below the date during this die marriage with reverse
N.
Reverse
N is found to be rotated 15 degrees counter clockwise, according to
Rick Snow. In addition, two die cracks are observed originating from 11:30: 1. Die crack from 11:30 that continues along the top of the shield and touches the right wreath. 2. Die crack from 11:30 that continues into the left wreath at 8:00.
Reverse N further degrades and is observed with the above mentioned die cracks increasing in
severity, with the die crack at the right wreath now continuing though
the wreath at 3:00. In addition, a die crack forms at the top
right of the shield and continues into the rim at 12:30. From
this die crack, there is a moderately sized die break at the top right
of the shield.
Plate Coin: PCGS MS64RB, courtesy of PCGS Coinfacts
Die States for 1864 Bronze Variety 5
VARIETY 5
OBVERSE 12.3 REVERSE N.2
Variety 5a
OBVERSE 12.3 REVERSE N.3
* Photographs of variety 5 and 5a are courtesy of PCGS Coinfacts
