Comments:
   This is the first of two uses of Obverse 5 and the second and final use of Reverse D.
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Obverse 5
The photo below shows the Obverse 5 attribution grid.
1872 Obverse 5 attribution grid
Obverse 5 exhibits several notable lumps, created by die rust, at the left side of the unfinished area under the chin, shown in the photo below.
1872 Obverse 5 lumps under chin
Obverse 5 Die States
- Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.
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Reverse D
Reverse D displays few die markers, but one large lump just right of the lower serif of the E in WE
should allow easy identification for any example grading VF or better. This is indicated by the
arrow in the following photo.
Reverse D lump in motto
Reverse D Die States
- Perfect die.
We’ve seen no later die states for either OC-13 die, but this is a rare die marriage. We’ve never
been able to personally examine an example. Later states may be out there.
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