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   This is the only use of Obverse P1 and the first of two uses of Reverse 1840 PA in 1845. 1840 Reverse PA was used for almost all
original proofs issued from 1840 through 1854.
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Obverse P1
The photo below shows the Obverse P1 attribution grid.
1845 Obverse P1 attribution grid
Obverse P1 displays notable repunching on the date, shown in the photo below.
1845 Obverse P1 repunched date
Obverse P1 Die States
- Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.
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Reverse 1840 PA
The reverse die used for both 1845 proof die marriages is the same die used for almost all original
proof strikes from 1840 through 1854. This die exhibits unique features on A3. The following photo
shows these die markers, possibly created by die rust or just die crumbling due to imperfect die metal.
These allow easy identification of the proof die, even on mishandled or lightly circulated examples.
Reverse 1840 PA defects in A3
Reverse 1840 PA Die States
- Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.
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