1870 OC-6
Repunched 0

Die Pair 5 - B
Date Grid R QTR / 4-2.0 / Level
Obverse Die States a
Estimated Rarity R2
1, 0 Vertical SL, SL
Reverse Die States a



Comments:
   This is the second and final use of Obverse 5 and the only use of Reverse B.


Obverse 5

The photo below shows the Obverse 5 attribution grid. The 0 is slightly repunched under the upper loop, also visible in the photo.



1870 Obverse 5 attribution grid
and repunched 0



Obverse 5 Die States
  1. Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.


Reverse B

Reverse B can be identified by several light die lines on the scroll around UST in TRUST. These can be seen in the following photo. These die lines will be difficult to see on coins grading less than VF. Note that the die line through US is very similar to one found on Reverse C. Be careful not to confuse these dies.



1870 Reverse B die lines


Reverse B Die States
  1. Perfect die.
No later die states have been observed.



Photo credits:

Obverse 5:   1870 PCGS XF40, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection.
Reverse B:   1870 PCGS Secure AU55, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection.


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