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Comments: This is the only use of Obverse P1 and the only use of Reverse 1872 PA in 1873. Reverse 1872 PA is transitional, used previously to strike all 1872 proofs. |
Obverse P1 The photo below shows the Obverse P1 attribution grid.   1873 Obverse P1 attribution grid Obverse P1 exhibits numerous lumps on Miss Liberty’s neck and breast, indicated by the arrows on the photo below.  1873 Obverse P1 lumps on neck and breast
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Reverse 1872 PA is a strongly doubled die, shown in the following photo.  Reverse 1872 PA die doubling in motto Reverse 1872 PA also displays strong die lines under the eagle around the talons and lower branch. These are indicated by the arrows on the following photo.  Reverse 1872 PA die lines
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Obverse P1 and Reverse 1872 PA: 1873 PCGS PR61, from the Osburn-Cushing reference collection. |