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Comments: Both dies were used to strike both proofs and business strikes. Proofs were struck prior to business strikes, thus the P precedes the die designator. Reverse PA has not been found in any other years. |
Obverse P1 The photo below shows the Obverse P1 attribution grid. This is the only 1855 obverse die. It was first used to strike proofs, hence the P1 designation.   1855 Obverse P1 attribution grid
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1855 Reverse PA exhibits no notable die markers. A few unfinished areas in the reverse shield, shown in the photo below, are the only barely notable features.  Reverse PA die markers in shield Proofs exhibit a die line on the reverse rim, below the D in DOL. This line is seen on some, but not all business strikes. Apparently it shows up better with the sharp strikes of the proofs, and disappears in later die states. This line is shown in the photo below.  Reverse PA die line on rim
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Obverse P1 and Reverse PA: 1855 ANACS AU53, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection. Reverse PA rim mark: 1855 PCGS PR63 CAC, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection. |