6 Date and Mintmark Analysis
This chapter describes each date in the series, discussing both the original and net mintages, major varieties, scarcity, striking characteristics, and other general information for
those interested in a date-by-date breakdown.akdown.
Following the summary of each date, there is detailed information about each of the known die marriages and varieties for each issue, complete with photographs which should aid in their
identification. Die marriages are listed in an estimated order of emission (order of use), based on die cracks and wear, damage, etc.
