1861 OC-3

Die Pair 3 - C
Date Grid JL of C / 5-1.0 / VS up
Obverse Die States a, b
Estimated Rarity R6-
1, 1 Vertical SL, C
Reverse Die States a,b



Comments:
   This is the only use of Obverse 3 and the only use of Reverse C.


Obverse 3

The photo below shows the Obverse 3 attribution grid.



1861 Obverse 3 attribution grid

Obverse 3 also displays a heavy die line in the denticles above the head that can be used as a die marker. This feature is shown in the following photo.



1861 Obverse 3 die line above head


Obverse 3 Die States
  1. Perfect die.
  2. Light clashing visible in Miss Liberty's lap and in the field under the right arm.
No later die states have been observed.


Reverse C

Reverse C displays no notable die markers.



Reverse C Die States
  1. Perfect die.
  2. Light die clashing visible in the shield recesses.
No later die states have been observed.



Photo credits:

Obverse 3 and Reverse C:   1861 ICG AU55, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection.


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