Obverse 23 is observed with date placement at C. Obverse 23
has developed the following die cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 4:00 extends upward along the
tops of '(AMER)ICA'.
2. Die crack segment connects the tops of 'AMERI(CA)'.
3. Die crack from the denticles at 10:15 extends upward along
the tops of 'STA(TE)S' and exits into the rim at 11:15.
Reverse Y is rotated 6 degrees clockwise. Reverse Y has
developed a cud between 3:00 and 4:15, as well as the following die
cracks:
1. Die crack from the rim at 1:00 extends downward along the
outer edge of the right wreath.
2. Die crack from the rim at 7:30 extends into the lower edge
of the middle outer olive leaf.
3. Die crack segment located at 10:00 along the outer edge of
the left wreath.
Comments: The
Reverse Y cud was first identifed in 'The Cud Book' by
Sam Thurman and Arnold Margolis, with a reference number of IC-1884-1R
The Obverse 23 die cracking is quite similar to the die cracking of
Obverse 17 from the 1884
Variety 14 Die Pairing.
