Reverse AQ has developed the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack from the upper right side of the shield
intersects die crack #2.
2. Die crack from the lower arrowhead extends upward through
the right wreath and exits at 12:45.
3. Die crack from the rim at 2:45 extends into the right
wreath.
4. Die crack from the rim at 7:30 extends into the middle
olive leaf, where it splits into two die cracks. The first
die crack extends downward through the olive leaves and left ribbon end,
where it continues into the denticles at 6:00. The second die
crack extends upward through the left wreath to a point at 10:15.
5. Die crack from the denticles at 9:45 extends into the left
wreath.
6. Light die crack from the upper left side of the shield
extends into the denticles at 11:00.
Comments: Variety
41 represents the initial usage of Reverse AQ, which will later be
paired with Obverse 44 from the 1888 Variety 42 Die Pairing.
Variety
41 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted the above
plate coin during mid May 2020 for inclusion in this book based on the
die cracking of Reverse AQ.
Plate coin:
Courtesy of David Killough Collection, VF20
