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Comments: This is the second and final use of Obverse P1 and the second of three uses of Reverse PA in 1869. Reverse PA is transitional, used again in 1870 to strike 1870 OC-P1. |
Obverse P1 The photo below shows the Obverse P1 attribution grid.   1869 Obverse P1 attribution grid Obverse P1 has a small lump below the ear lobe that can aid in confirming attribution. This lump is usually visible since most proofs have strong detail, but it may be difficult to detect from a picture if the lighting isn’t just right.  1869 Obverse P1 lump below ear lobe
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Reverse 1869 PA has no obvious markers, but it does display minor die doubling that’s visible on the left side of the motto and on the adjacent elements. This doubling is indicated by the arrows in the photo below. This is like doubling on several other reverses, particularly Reverse A. The unfinished area between the lower and middle leaves is much smaller on this reverse.  Reverse 1869 PA die doubling
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| Photo credits:
Obverse P1: 1869 PCGS PR63, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection. Reverse 1869 PA: 1869 PCGS PR63, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection. |