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   This is the only use of Obverse P1 and the first of two uses of Reverse PA in 1866.
Reverse 1866 PA is transitional, used to strike at least one proof die pair for each year from 1866 through 1870.
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Obverse P1
Obverse P1 can be easily identified. The date is much farther left than Obverse P2, and lower than either
Obverse 1 or Obverse P2. The following photo shows the Obverse P1 attribution grid.
1866 Obverse P1 attribution grid
Obverse P1 Die States
- Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.
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Reverse 1866 PA
Reverse 1866 PA can be quickly identified by the heavy die line under GOD in the motto. Lesser die lines
are visible passing through the center of N and the center of WE. Note that these die lines can be
difficult to see in a picture if the lighting isn't right. Numerous die lines and lumps are also
visible in the unfinished areas around the leaves. These are shown in the photos below.
Reverse 1866 PA die lines under GOD and through WE
Reverse 1866 PA die lines near leaves
Reverse 1866 PA Die States
- Perfect die.
- The die lines and unfinished areas near the leaves have been significantly reduced by die polishing.
OC-P1 has been found only with reverse die state a.
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