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1905 Variety 21

Obverse 21

Reverse V


Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position
Repunched 9 (click Image To Enlarge)


Reverse Diagnostics


Macro Photography Of Reverse V Hub Doubling In Right Wreath

Lower Mid Wreath Doubling (Click Image To Enlarge)
Upper Mid Wreath Doubling (Click image To Enlarge)
Upper Wreath Doubling (Click Image To Enlarge)


Macro Photography Of Reverse V Hub Doubling In Left Wreath

Lower Wreath Doubling (Click Image To Enlarge)
Mid Wreath Doubling (Click Image To Enlarge)
Upper Wreath Doubling (Click Image To Enlarge)



Upper Shield Doubling (Click Image To Enlarge)
Die Crack From 2:30 (Click Image To Enlarge)
Radial Die Crack (Click Image To Enlarge)


Macro Photography Of Reverse V Die Crack Between 3:15 and 4:45

Lower Section (Click Image To Enlarge)
Upper Section (Click Image To Enlarge)




Obverse 21 is identified by date placement at LH and date repunching that features an initial date impression to the south within the lower loop of the 9.

Reverse V is rotated 6 degrees clockwise and is identified by Class II hub doubling on the veins and outside edges of the oak leaves from 3:00 upward within the right wreath, the horizontal shield bars and veins and outsdie edges of the oak leaves within the left wreath.  Reverse V has developed the following die cracks:
1.  Die crack from the rim at 2:30 upward through the right wreath.
2.  Die crack from the rim at 3:15 downward through the right wreath to the rim at 4:45.
3.  Radial die crack extending from die crack #2 at the middle arrowhead to the base of CEN(T).

Comments:  The Reverse V hub doubling within the right wreath is quite strong compared to the hub doubling within the left wreath, which is more minor in comparison.

Obverse 21 will later be in service paired with Reverse AAD during the Variety 55 Die Pairing.

Plate coin:  Bob Travis Collection, AU58

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