1864 OC-1
Repunched Date
Die Pair | 1 - A |
Date Grid | JL of C / 5-2.0 / Level |
Obverse Die States | a, b |
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Estimated Rarity | R2 |
1, 4 Vertical | VH, H |
Reverse Die States | a, b, c, d |
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Comments:
   This is the only use of Obverse 1 and the only use of Reverse A in 1864.
Reverse A is transitional. It was subsequently used to create OC-2, OC-3, and OC-4 in 1865.
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Obverse 1
Obverse 1 exhibits no notable die markers, but the high date position is sufficient for conclusive attribution.
The photo below shows the Obverse 1 attribution grid.
1864 Obverse 1 attribution grid
Obverse 1 exhibits light repunching on the 18, shown in the photo below.
1864 Obverse 1 repunched 18
Obverse 1 Die States
- Perfect die.
- Very faint die clashing visible in Miss Liberty's lap.
No later die states have been observed.
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Reverse A
Reverse A displays very faint extensions of the first 3 vertical shield lines that allow definitive attribution for
mid- to high-grade examples. These are shown in the following photo.
1864 Reverse A shield line extensions
Reverse A Die States
- Perfect die.
- A very faint die crack across the top of ERI.
- Very faint die clashing visible in the second shield recess.
- Faint die cracks surround the reverse.
No later die states have been observed.
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Photo credits:
Obverse 1 and Reverse A:   1864 PCGS AU details, cleaned, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection.
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