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1887 Variety 3






Obverse 8

Reverse I



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Reverse Diagnostics


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Reverse I Die Crack Mapping


Retained Cud Between 2:30 and 3:30


Obverse 8 is observed with date placement at LE.

Reverse I develops a retained cud between 2:30 and 3:30, with a die crack extending from the wreath at the northern section of the retained cud to the denticles at 1:45.

Comments:  Variety 3 was first identified by this author during late April 2016 from a purchase from Portugal.

Plate coin:  Keith Bock Collection, G6

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