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1893 Variety 29






Obverse 31

Reverse AE



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Repunched 3 (Click Image To Enlarge)


Reverse Diagnostics



Clash Mark Through (C)ENT


Obverse 31 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features initial date impressions to the north above the top, within the upper loop, above top right of the lower loop and above the lower ball of the 3.  Obverse 31 has developed heavy die flow lines.

Reverse AE is rotated 5 degrees clockwise and is in a similar die state as Obverse 31, with the advancement of heavy die flow lines.  Reverse AE has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT.

Comments:  I suspect that Obverse 31 has also acquired a clash mark, though I believe that the heavy die flow lines have obscured any clash marks.  An earlier die state of Variety 29 will be necessary to determine if Obverse 31 yields a clash mark and if so, then it may be reasonably concluded that a clashing event occurred between the two during their Variety 29 service.

Plate Coin:  Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58

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