1877-P BF-1


Obverse 1


Right side of 1 is under the shield point

As the result of a die scratch, a horizontal line is found in Liberty’s skirt to the right, above her foot.


Horizontal die line within the skirt

Date Position: L 4 0.7 mm

Reverse A

The two leaves above N in CENTS are connected to the branch with a weak stem.

Weakly connected leaves

Comments: This is the only use of these obverse and reverse dies.

Scarcity: The scarcer of the two proof-only issues, and very rare as a circulated coin. Rarity rating: R-3.

1877-P BF-1 - Obverse 1

1877-P BF-1 - Reverse A


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