Obverse 67 is observed with date placement at B. Obverse 67
has developed light to moderately heavy die flow lines.
The second usage of
Reverse AY. Reverse AY has developed heavy die
flow lines and has acquired two sets of clash
marks through (C)ENT from clashing events from its previous service. Rev. AY.2:
The die crack between 3:30 and 5:15 has become incrementally more
severe as well as the die crack from 6:00 that extends upward through
the left wreath to the middle vein of the first oak leaf. In
addition, Reverse AY has developed the following additional die crack: 1. Die crack from the denticles at 11:00 into the left wreath.
Comments:
Reverse AY was previously in service paired with Obverse 52 during the 1889 Variety 51 Die Pairing.
Examination of Obverse 67 and Reverse AY reveals quite different die
states, with Obverse 67 developing light to moderately heavy die flow
lines compared to the heavy die flow lines of Reverse AY. The
difference in die states between Obverse 67 and Reverse AY is due to
Reverse AY being in service prior to the Variety 66 Die Pairing.
Below is a comparison of the two die states:
Obverse 53 Die Flow Lines
Reverse AZ Die Flow Lines
Variety 66 was first identified by Paul Nomes, who submitted the above
plate coin during early November 2018 for inclusion in this book based
on the die cracking of Reverse AY.
Plate Coin:
Courtesy of Paul Nomes Collection, VF30
