1841 Obverse 2 attribution grid

Obverse 2 exhibits heavy die lines slanting down to the right above the leg, just left of the pole. These are pictured in the following photo.

1841 Obverse 2 die lines

1. Perfect die. This early die state exhibits die lines extending into the field from the denticles adjacent to stars 4 and 5.
2. Clashed die. A sharp clash mark is visible in the field under Miss Liberty's right arm. The die lines adjacent to stars 4 and 5 are still visible.
3. Polished die. The die lines adjacent to stars 4 and 5 are gone and the clash mark is barely visible.

1841 Reverse B features several die markers that should allow attribution of examples grading VF or better. The most notable is a die line in shield recesses 4 and 5. This and several other less notable markers are shown in the following photo.

Reverse B die markers

1. Perfect die.
2. Polished die. Die lines are less notable, although the heavy line which crosses from recess 4 to recess 5 is still clearly visible.