1860 OC-1

Die Pair 1 - A
Date Grid JL of RE / 4-3.0 / Level
Obverse Die States a
Estimated Rarity R3+
1, 0 Vertical C, VSH
Reverse Die States a



Comments:    This is the only use of Obverse 1 and the first of two uses of Reverse A.


Obverse 1

The photo below shows the Obverse 1 attribution grid. Obverse 1 exhibits no notable die markers.



1860 Obverse 1 attribution grid



Obverse 1 Die States
  1. Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.


Reverse A

Reverse A displays no notable die markers. The recesses of the shield are almost completely finished, with just slight unfinished areas at their base.



Reverse A - Almost completely
finished shield recesses


Reverse A Die States
  1. Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.



Photo credits:

Obverse 1:   1860 PCGS Secure AU55, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection.
Reverse A:   1860 NGC MS64 CAC, from the Heritage archives.


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