Obverse 12 is identified by digit punch artifacts around the first and
second 8, with date
placement at B. Obverse 12 develops the following die cracks:
1. Light die crack connecting the 1 and 8 of the date.
2. Light die crack connecting the tops of NITED ST of UNITED
STATES.
Reverse M develops the following die crack:
1. Die crack fromt the rim at 5:00 upward through the lower
and middle arrowheads to the first oak leaf.
Comments: Though
the artifacts around the first and second 8 of Obverse 12 appear to be
initial date impressions, they are actually digit punch artifacts and
will appear on other 1887 obverses that were impressed with this digit
punch. One particular obverse that exhibits these artifacts
is Obverse 35 from the 1887
Variety 30 Die Pairing.
