Obverse 57 is identified by date placement at RE and date repunching
that features initial date impressions to the south below the serif and
base of the 1 digit. Obverse 57 has acquired clash marks from a
clashing event with Reverse AAE.
Reverse AAE is rotated 7 degrees clockwise and has acquired clash marks from a clashing event with Obverse 57.
Comments:
Variety 53 was first identified by David Killough, who submitted
the above plate coin during mid August 2023 for inclusion in this book
based on the date repunching of Obverse 57.
Plate Coin:
Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU50
