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   This is the first of two uses of Obverse P2 and the second and final use 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 P2
Obverse P2 can be easily identified. It’s much farther right than either Obverse P1 or Obverse 1.
The following photo shows the Obverse P2 attribution grid.
1866 Obverse P2 attribution grid
Obverse P2 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
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-P2 has been found only with reverse die state a. Two examples of this die marriage have been seen with 20 degrees
counterclockwise die rotation. This rotation is apparently very rare. We estimate it to be R6.
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