Obverse 8

This die also features a misplaced 8 in the denticles below the date. This misplaced digit is different than the misplaced 8 found on the previous Obverse 7 (BF-11). This misplaced digit is slightly left of that previous misplaced digit of BF-11, and has a flatter-looking top.

Misplaced 8 low in the denticles

The enlarged photo below shows the appearance of this particular variety. Note that the left curve downward begins halfway between the middle denticle and the denticle on its left.

Close-up of misplaced 8

A late die state has a diagonal die crack from the lower right side of the 1 to the 8.

Date position: M 3.5, 0.55 mm

Reverse G

This reverse die features a high, left-placed and partially to fully filled S mintmark. A prominent vertical die line appears above the feather of the arrow.

Partially to fully filled mintmark, with vertical die line

A later die state will have a light die crack between O and F in OF.

Die crack in OF

Comments: This is an easy to attribute die marriage. This is the only use of this obverse die and the second and final use of this reverse die.

Scarcity: A fairly common die marriage. Rarity Rating: R-2.

Cross reference: This die marriage is the same as FS-20-1875S-301 from the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins, Volume II.