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1900 Variety 15






Obverse 18

Reverse R



Obverse Diagnostics



Date Position

Repunched 1 (Click Image To Enlarge)

Rim Breaks (Click Image To Enlarge)


Reverse Diagnostics



Clash Mark (Click Image To Enlarge)

Die Lines Within Shield (Click Image To Enlarge)



Reverse R Die Crack Mapping


Obverse 18 is identified by date placement at C and date repunching that features an initial date impression below the base of the 1 digit.  Obverse 18 has developed rim breaks between 8:30 and 9:30.

Reverse R is rotated 10 degrees clockwise and is observed with die lines among the vertical shield bars.  Reverse R has acquired a clash mark through (C)ENT presumably from a clashing event with Obverse 18 and has developed die cracking.

Comments:  The position of the Reverse R clash mark indicates a clashing event that occurred during a lesser working die rotation compared to the 10 degrees measured from the above plate coin.

Plate Coin:  Courtesy of David Killough Collection, AU58

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