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1881 Variety 6






Obverse 10

Reverse J



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position


Reverse Diagnostics



Die Crack Between 9:30 and 10:15


Obverse 10 is observed with date placement at C.

Reverse J is rotated 5 degrees counter clockwise and develops the following die crack:
1.  Heavy die crack between 9:30 and 10:15.

Comments:  The Reverse J die crack is severe, with the section at 10:15 creating a bi-level field.  I fully anticipate Reverse J developing a break between 9:30 and 10:15 during a subsequent die state based on the severity of the crack.

Plate coin:  Keith Bock Collection, VF30 details

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