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1884 Variety 1






Obverse 5

Reverse F



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position


Reverse Diagnostics



Hub-Through Artifacts (Click Image To Enlarge)



Reverse F Die Crack Mapping


Obverse 5 is observed with date placement at RH.

Reverse F is identified by hub-through artifacts within the upper left of the shield, by the first vertical shield bar, between shield and left wreath and atop left wreath.  Reverse F has developed the following die cracks:
1.  Light die crack from the rim at 8:00 extends downward along the lower edge of the top outer olive leaf.
2.  Die crack segment extends through the outer edge of the left wreath between 9:00 and 10:15.
3.  Light die crack from the rim at 11:30 extends along the top of the shield.

Comments:  Reverse F was given the moniker 'Star Reverse' due to the star-shaped hub-through artifact located at the upper left of the shield.

Reverse F will later be in service paired with Obverse 24 during the 1884 Variety 6 Die Pairing.

Plate Coin:  D. Poliquin Collection, AU55

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