Obverse 4

The date is positioned fairly high, closer to the rock than the denticles. There is a fairly long, curved, horizontal die line in the gown to the right of the shield, as shown in the photo below. There is also a small gouge above the die line (long arrow).

In late die states, a rim break appears beneath the date.

Horizontal die line, gouge, and rim break

Reverse D

The mintmark is slightly closer to the branch than the arrow.

Mintmark position

This reverse frequently comes with die cracks (initially between the wing and beneath U), and even later a major break. Numerous other cracks appear around the reverse as well. See the enhanced die crack diagram on the next page.

Major die break and cracks

Comments: This is an interesting die pairing to assemble a die crack/break progression set, as this is a fairly common die marriage. This is the only use of both the obverse and reverse dies.

Scarcity: This is a common die marriage. It is challenging to find the very late die state as shown. Rarity Rating: R-2.