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1868
Variety 14
Obverse
16 is observed with date placement at B.
Reverse P is observed with a retained die cud between 2:45 and 3:30 and
die cracks at three locations:
1. Die crack from the top right of the shield to 12:30.
2. Die crack from the northern most section of the retained
cud to the denticles at 1:00.
3. Die crack from 8:15 into the wreath.
Comments: The
retained cud of Reverse P is irregular in shape, as it tapers inward
toward the wreath and expands outward within the wreath.
Plate Coin:
Richard Ashton, VF20
