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   This is the only use of Obverse 5 and the second of six uses of Reverse B.
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Obverse 5
The following photo shows the Obverse 5 attribution grid. This die displays a misplaced 186 in the denticles.
The 1 pokes above the denticles under the prominent 1. The 8 and 6 are below the top of the denticles. In addition,
the base of another errant 1 is visible under the prominent 1. All these features are indicated by arrows in the
photo. We’ve made this multiple-MPD variety one of our Top-30.
1869 Obverse 5 attribution grid
Obverse 5 Die States
- Perfect die.
- Die polishing has significantly weakened the diagnostic MPDs under the 1.
No later die states have been observed. OC-5 is found with obverse die states a and b.
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Reverse B
Reverse B can be identified by a small die chip in the eagle’s mouth. This marker appears like a comma on the coin.
It’s shown in the following photo.
1869 Reverse B die chip
Because of its position in a recessed area of the coin this marker is visible on even relatively low-grade examples,
although because of its small size it may be difficult to detect from pictures.
Reverse B Die States
- Perfect die.
- Die cracks across the top of UNITED, joining the top of ST, across the top of TES O to the denticles
above F, across the top of AMERIC.
- Die cracks are heavier, particularly across TES O.
OC-5 is found with reverse die states a and b.
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