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   This is the only use of Obverse 2 and the only use of Reverse C.
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Obverse 2
The photo below shows the Obverse 2 attribution grid.
1859 Obverse 2 attribution grid
Obverse 2 exhibits no notable die markers, but the date position should be sufficient to confirm the attribution.
Obverse 2 Die States
- Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.
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Reverse C
Reverse C displays very few die markers. As with the other 1859 reverses one minor marker allows definitive
attribution. The photo shows the extension of horizontal shield line #1. It’s lightly doubled outside the
left-side shield border, the only 1859 reverse die with this doubling notable.
1859 Reverse C shield line extension
Reverse C Die States
- Perfect die.
- A light die crack crosses the top of MER.
OC-3 dies rotated mid-way in the issue. Examples can be found with a clockwise die rotations of up to 15 degrees.
The un-rotated state is slightly more available.
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