NEWS! 7/8/2022
68. 7-8-2022 Added newly discovered die pairing of Obverse die 24 and Reverse die E1. Reverse Die E1 was the first die used with Obverse Die 24.
The Catalog # for 24 + E1 will be PC59-49A.
67. 7-4-2022 Added new Reverse Die F2x. Reverse Die F2x was the first die used with
Obverse Die 26.
The Catalog # for 26 + F2x will be PC59-64A.
66. 7-2-2022 Added new Reverse Die E29x. Reverse Die E29x was the first die used with Obverse Die 29.
The Catalog # for 29 + E29x will be PC59-71A.
65. 12-8-2021 Added new Reverse Die E42x. Reverse Die E42x was the first die used with Obverse Die 41.
The Catalog # for 41 + E42x will be PC59-134A.
64. 3-7-2020 Added new Reverse Die E16x. Reverse Die E16x was the first die used with Obverse Die 14.
The Catalog # for 14 + E16x will be PC59-25A.
63. 10-25-2019 For some time it was thought there were only 3 obverse "bridge dies" that were paired with both the 1859/8 and narrow 9 reverse dies. After a careful study of the obverse dies of both types of 1859's we have found there are actually two more "bridge dies". Because these discoveries were made after the Haxby die numbers were made permanent, these die numbers will not change in the catalog even though they were paired with 1859/8 reverse dies first and then the narrow 9 reverses.
Haxby Obverse Die 1 is the same as Turner obverse die OG2. This bridge die was first paired with Turner reverse RD8 and then with Haxby reverse E2.
Haxby Obverse Die 10 is the same as Turner obverse die OJ1. This bridge die was first paired with Turner reverse RD1 and then with Haxby reverses E12 and E12a.
62. 10-15-2019 New Haxby catalog numbers are now in the catalog. In addition to the Haxby numbers page, every die page now has the new catalog number shown for each die pair. Here is the Reference Page that shows both old and new Haxby numbers to aid in re-numbering your collection.
Rarity Ratings for all 248 Haxby die pairs are now available in a new article in the catalog.
61. 9-14-2019 COMING SOON! The finalization of Haxby die and catalog numbers and the addition of Rarity Ratings for all 248 Haxby N9 die pairs. Here is a link to the page announcing the changes coming on October 15.
60. 11-20-2018 There are some catalog and die # changes due to some recent discoveries.
1. Obverse die 16a has been found to be the early state of Obverse Die 31a.
Obverse 16 will also be renumbered because 16 and 16a share a reverse die.
2. Reverse die G2 was paired with old Obverse 31a prior to old Obverse 31. (This is the opposite of what was previously thought).
The following are the new catalog and die numbers as a result of these discoveries.
Please note the many Reverse die number changes.
PC59-311 31 (old 16)+ E31 (old E18)
PC59-31a1 31a + E31 (old E18)
PC59-31a2 31a + E31a (old E32)
PC59-31a3 31a + E31b (old E32a)
PC59-31a4 31a + E31c (old E32b)
PC59-31a5 31a + E31d (old E32c)
PC59-31a6 31a + G2
PC59-31a7 31a + F6
PC59-31b1 31b (old 31)+ E32 (old E31)
PC59-31b2 31b + G2
PC59-31b3 31b + E32a (old E31a)
PC59-31b4 31b + E32b (old E31b)
PC59-31b5 31b + E32c (old E31c)
59. 3-24-2018 Obverse 48 and Obverse 57 have been found to be the same die. As a result the
12 die pairs and reverse dies associated with those two obverses will be combined and
re-numbered as shown below.
Collectors may wonder why these discoveries of two dies being the same turn up occasionally and why they are not discovered sooner. The primary reason is the lack of high grade examples to compare. With 100 obverse dies and 221 reverse dies known, there are many dies which have similar features and characteristics. On lower grade specimens, identical features may not appear to be the same due to coin wear and/or damage, and as a result they are believed to be two different dies when they are in fact the same. This is the case with Obverses 48 and 57. Higher grade examples have been found which show them to be the same.
The main goal of the Haxby 1859 Catalog is to accurately identify all obverse and reverse dies, die pairs, and die states. This sometimes means that renumbering is necessary to maintain that accuracy. We do apologize for the inconvenience and sometimes confusion that brings, but we are confident that collectors will be glad that we keep the information up to date and accurate. Thank you for your patience!
And, now for the new numbers:
Note that all reverse dies associated with this change have new numbers.
Obverse 57 and Reverse J16 will become spares.
New Catalog Number - Old Catalog Number
481 (48 + J7) 481x (48 + J7x)
482 (48 + J7a) 481 (48 + J7)
483 (48 + J7b) 482 (48 + J7a)
484 (48 + J7c) 571x (57 + J16x)
485 (48 + J7d) 571 (57 + J16)
486 (48 + J7e) 572 (57 + J16a)
487 (48 + J7f) 573 (57 + J16b)
488 (48 + J7g) 574 (57 + J16c)
489 (48 + J7h) 575 (57 + J16d)
4810 (48 + J7i) 576 (57 + J16e)
4811 (48 + J7j) 577 (57 + J16f)
4812 (48 + J7k) 578 (57 + J16g)
58. 12-1-2017 Reverse dies F3a and F3b have been found to be the same die. Reverse F3b is a later state of F3a, so F3b will be eliminated. As a result, the Obverse 27 group will now be numbered as follows:
(27 + H1) will remain Catalog # 271.
(27 + F3 ) will remain Catalog # 272.
(27 + E28 ) will become Catalog # 273. (Previously 274)
(27 + F3a ) will become Catalog # 274. (Previously 273)
(27 + E28a ) will become Catalog # 275. (Previously 276)
Catalog # 276 will be eliminated.
57. 10-24-2017 Obverse dies 68 and 78 have been found to be the same die. Obverse 68 is a later state of Obverse 78, so Obverse 68 will become a spare, and the die pairs associated with the old obverse 68 will be renumbered as follows:
Old 681 (68 + J26) will become 782 (78 + J26)
Old 682 (68 + P7) will become 783 (78 + P16a) ( note the reverse die number change)
56. 8-26-2017 Added new Reverse Die G4a. Reverse Die G4a was used with Obverse 33 after G4 and before E35b.
The Catalog # for 33 + G4a will be PC59-333x.
55. 8-15-2017 Added new Reverse Die J16x. Reverse Die J16x was used with Obverse 57
before J16, hence its designation J16x.
The Catalog # for 57 + J16x will be PC59-571x.
54. 5-2-2017 Added newly discovered Reverse Die I3x. Reverse Die I3x was used with Obverse 41 before I3, hence its designation I3x.
The Catalog # for 41 + I3x will be PC59-412x.
53. 12-26-2016 Added newly discovered Reverse Die E22x. Reverse Die E22x was used with Obverse 20 before E22, hence its designation E22x.
The Catalog # for 20 + E22x will be PC59-201x.
52. 12-10-2016 5th Anniversary Today!
All the known major changes (New Dies added and duplicates corrected) have been updated in the last couple of months. We will still be adding more full-side photos and detail photos (die cracks, clogs, and other features) in the near future. Thanks to all the 59ers out there! We hope the catalog is both useful and enjoyable to all who visit here.
51. 12-3-2016 Added new Reverse Die E27a. The die previously listed as E27a has been found to be the same as Reverse Die F1. The new E27a was used with Obverse Die 25 after F1 and before E27b. The Catalog # changes are as follows:
25+F1 will become Catalog # PC59-252.
25+E27a (the new die) will become Catalog # PC59-253.
50. 12-1-2016 Obverse Die 51 has been found to be the same as Obverse Die 76.
Obverse 51 will become spare. Obverse die 76 was used first with Reverse J10 and then
with Reverse P14.
So, PC59-761 (76+J10) will be the new Catalog # for the old PC59-511 (51+J10).
PC59-762 will be the new Catalog # for Die pair 76+P14.
49. 11-30-2016 Added new Reverse Die J7x. J7x was used with obverse 48 before J7, hence
its designation J7x instead of J7b.
The Catalog # for 48+J7x will be PC59-481x.
48. 11-30-2016 Added new Reverse Die P22. P22 was used with obverse 58 after J17.
The Catalog # for 58+P22 will be PC59-582.
47. 11-29-2016 Added new Reverse Die E26c. The reverse previously listed as E26c will
now be renumbered to E26d, as the new reverse was paired with Obverse 24 prior to its use
with E26d.
So, the Catalog # for 24+E26c will be PC59-244.
The Catalog # for 24+E26d will be PC59-245.
Reverse E26d has also been found to be the same reverse as E15. Since the Die was paired
with Obverse 24 first and then with obverse 13, Obverse 13 will be renumbered to obverse 24a.
So, the old PC59-131 (13+E15) will now be PC59-24a1 (24a+E26d).
13 and E15 will become spares.
46. 11-21-2016 Added new Reverse Die E38x discovered by Derek Lecours. E38x was used with obverse 37 after E38 and before E38a.
PC59-371x is the new catalog # for die pair 37+E38x.
45. 11-17-2016 Combined Reverse Dies E10 and E21, having discovered they are the same die (E21 being the late states of the die). Since Obverse Die 19 was used with Reverse E10 later than Obverse 8, Obverse 19 is renumbered Obverse 8a.
So, Obverse 19 and Reverse E21 become spare and coins formerly labeled 19+E21 should be relabeled 8a+E10.
PC59-81 remains the catalog # for die pair 8+E10.
PC59-8a1 becomes the catalog # for Die Pair 8a+E10.
44. 10-26-2016 Added new Reverse Die J2c discovered by Randy Mason. J2c was used
with Obverse 39a after J2b.
PC59-39a8 is the new catalog # for die pair 39a+J2c.
Also Reverse Die I1a has been found to be the same as Reverse Die I7a. We will retain
the I7a designation since this die was used first with obverse 45a and then with obverse 39a.
I1a will become spare.
PC59-39a4 will now be die pair 39a+I7a as a result of the change.
43. 10-25-2016 Added new Reverse Die J16g discovered by Doug Carlson. J16g was used
with obverse 57 after J16f.
PC59-578 is the new catalog # for die pair 57+J16g.
42. 10-25-2016 Added new Reverse Die J11b discovered by Randy Mason. J11b was used
with obverse 52a after J11a.
PC59-52a3 is the new catalog # for die pair 52a+J11b
41. 10-22-2016 There is a New Search Feature to help ID reverse dies by Loop 2
in the J and P reverse groups. You can access them from ID by REV MARKERS under the ID my Coin tab.
40. 10-21-2016 Added new Reverse Die P20x discovered by Doug Carlson. P20x was used
with Obverse 82 prior to P20, hence its designation P20x rather than P20a. Reverse P20 remains the same.
PC59-821x is the new catalog # for die pair 82+P20x
PC59-821 remains the catalog # for Die Pair 82+P20
Also, die pair 61+J20 has been found to be the same as die pair 64+J22.
So, obverse die 61 and reverse die J20 become spare and coins formerly labeled 61+J20 should be relabeled 64+J22.
39. 11/10/2015 Updated incorrect date photo for reverse E38b. Also added better leaf 14 DC photo. Added a new feature. Section 5 on each die home page will eventually include a full (reverse or obverse) photo. Check it out on the E24 Reverse page. Enjoy!
38. 3/24/2015 A new feature! All obverse and reverses with 3 or more paired dies have a new quick sorting table in Section 1a. Check it out on obverse 45a or reverse G3, for example. If it is helpful we could also do it for obverses with just 2 reverses.
37. 3/20/2015 Check out the new Reverse and Obverse Die Cracks Tables. LINK They are normally accessed under the "ID my Coin" tab.
36. 3/13/2015 Added die crack and die clog photos to obverse 52a. Also fixed an error where 2 die crack photos for leaves 13 and 16 where posted for reverse E31b when they are actually for reverse E31c. Please double check your attributions based on these adjustments.
35. 3/1/2015 Due to another discovery by Gene Belair of CT and a consolidation of catalog numbers a number of changes are being made as follows:
Former Reverse P17 becomes P16, Former Reverse P18 becomes P17
Former Reverse P19 becomes P18, Former Reverse P20 becomes P19
Former Reverse P22 becomes P20, Former Reverse P23 becomes P21
Former Obverse 83 becomes Obverse 82, Former Obverse 84 becomes Obverse 83
Former Obverse 76a becomes Obverse 77a, Former Obverse 76 becomes Obverse 77
Former Obverse 75 becomes Obverse 76, Former Obverse 74a becomes Obverse 75a
Former Obverse 74 becomes Obverse 75, Former Obverse 73 becomes Obverse 74
Former Obverse 72 becomes Obverse 73, Former Obverse 71 becomes Obverse 72
Former Obverse 70a becomes Obverse 71a, Former Obverse 70 becomes Obverse 71 Former Obverse 69 becomes Obverse 70.
Here are the final results:
Old PC59-691 69+O1 is now PC59-701 70+O1
Old PC59-692 69+P8 is now PC59-702 70+P8
Old PC59-701 70+P9 is now PC59-711 71+P9
Old PC59-702 70+P9a is now PC59-712 71+P9a
Old PC59-70a1 70a1+P9a is now PC59-71a1+P9a
Old PC59-711 71+P10 is now PC59-721 72+P10
Old PC59-721 72+P11 is now PC59-731 73+P11
Old PC59-722 72+P11a is now PC59-732 73+P11a
Old PC59-723 72+P11b is now PC59-733 73+P11b
Old PC59-731 73+P12 is now PC59-741 74+P12
Old PC59-732 73+P1a is now PC59-742 74+P12a
Old PC59-741 74+P13 is now PC59-751 75+P13
Old PC59-74a1 74a+P13 is now PC59-75a+P13
Old PC59-751 75+P14 is now PC59-761 76+P14
Old PC59-761 76+P15 is now PC59-771 77+P15
Old PC59-762 76+P15a is now PC59-772 77+P15a
Old PC59-76a1 76a+P15a is now PC-77a1 77a+P15a
Old PC59-76a2 76a+P15b is now PC59-77a2 77a+P15b
Old PC59-76a3 76a+P15c is now PC59-77a3 77a+P15c
Old PC59-76a4 76a+P15d is now PC59-77a4 77a+P15d
Old PC59-781 78+P17 is now PC59-781 78+P16
Old PC59-791 79+P18 is now PC59-791 79+P17
Old PC59-801 80+P19 is now PC59-801 80+P18
Old PC59-80a1 80a+P19 is now PC59-80a1 80a+P18
Old PC59-811 81+P20 is now PC59-811 81+P19
Old PC59-821 spare is now PC59-821 82+P20
Old PC59-831 83+P22 is now PC59-831 83+P21
Old PC59-841 84+P23 is now spare
34. 2/23/2015 Due to new die discovery by Gene Belair of Ct there are some changes as follows:
Reverse P1a becomes P1b. Paired with Obverse 62 now becomes Haxby PC59-625
Reverse P1 becomes P1a. Paired with Obverse 62 now becomes Haxby PC59-623
The new Reverse Die becomes P1. Paired with Obverse 62 becomes Haxby PC59-622
Reverse J21 paired with Obverse 62 now becomes Haxby PC59-624
Please update your records. Enjoy the hunt.
33. 2/11/2015 Completely renewed repunched obverse letters table. You can access it under the "ID MY COIN" tab or click HERE
32. 1/27/2015 Added newly discovered Reverse. The former reverse known as F4 is now F4a to make room for a new die called F4. Please update your coin holders.
31. 1/20/2015 Added newly discovered Reverse E26c no photos yet, but start hunting... stay tuned for details.
30. 2/10/2015 Updated Obverse groups I1-65a with associated reverses.
29. 5/17/2014 Added missing leaf 9 photo to E38d.
28. 2/02/2014 Updated the date photo for J5 to clearly indicate that there are repunchings on both the 5 and the 9. Thanks go to our users for suggesting this update.
27. 1/26/2014 Because of a new discovery there will be some catalog number changes as follows: Remember to re-mark any coins you have. Obverse 53 becomes obverse 52a, Reverse J12 becomes J11a
26. 1/24/2014 Reverse J1 thought to be paired with obverse 38 does not exist, thus was deleted.
25. 6/23/2013 Replaced leaf 9 photo on reverse J23a with correct photo.
24. 2/7/2013 There is a new obverse and reverse pair. It is Haxby PC59-531: Obv 53 + rev J12
23. 2/4/2013 There are a number of big changes as a result of some recent new discoveries.
Changes are as follows:
There is a new obv and rev pair: Obverse 22 paired with Reverse E24. Haxby PC59-221
Posted information is incomplete at this point, more will be forthcoming.
Obverse 24 becomes obverse 23 - Reverses E26 - E26d become E25 - E25d
Obverse 25 becomes obverse 24 - Reverses E27 - E27b become E26 - E26b
Obverse 26 becomes obverse 25 - Reverse E28 - E28f become reverses E27 - E27f
Obverse 27 becomes obverse 26 - (this does not change rev F2 and F2a)
Obverse 28 becomes obverse 27 - Reverse E29 and E29a become reverse E28 and E28a
There is a new reverse E29, paired with obverse 29, It is Haxby PC59-291 and
the former Haxby PC59-291 becomes Haxby PC59-292
Reverse E40 becomes E40a. There is a new reverse paired with obverse 39. It is E40.
The new pair is Haxby PC59-391, other obverse 39 pairs increased by 1 catalog number
22. 1/27/2013 For those interested in die state details, we have been adding very detailed text and photos to the obverse and reverse pages to allow die state identification. So far the obverse groups I1-7 are nearing completion. Why is this helpful? Have you ever tried to ID a reverse paired with an obverse that was used with multiple reverses? It can be challenging especially on worn coins. However if you can discern the obverse die state, then identifying the exact reverse becomes much easier. For example: suppose an obverse has 3 documented die states and was paired with two different reverses, suppose reverse #1 lasted just past obverse state 1 and the 2nd reverse was used during obverse states 2-3. If you have an obverse in state 3, it must be paired with reverse #2. This is a big job but, it should make your collecting much easier. Enjoy!
21. 12/30/2012 Renamed obverse 82 and reverse P21. This was due to the discovery of an unknown die pair by Gene Belair of CT. The changes are as follows:
Obverse 82 becomes Obverse 70a
Reverse P21 becomes Reverse P9a
Obverse 70 now has two Reverses paired with it P9 and P9a
20. 12/08/2012 Added die crack photos to reverse E7a and P14
19. 10/19/2012 Big changes today! Due to some recent discoveries various changes are needed. Remember to re-mark previously identified coins. Changes are as follows:
Former Obverse 46 is now obverse 46a
Former Obverse 34 is now obverse 46
Former Reverse G5 is now reverse G7
Former Reverse G6 is now G5
Former Reverse G7 is now G6
18. 9/9-13/2012 Dr. Haxby's introduction to the 1859 Canadian cents article is now online. It is made up of nine sections. All Sections are live right now. Enjoy! LINK
17. 8/25/2012 Added die crack photos to obverse 3a and 4. This should make them easier to ID.
16. 8/13-25/2012 Another new feature being rolled out. Search by complete words on obverses grouped by specific reverse group. Sometimes seeing how letters relate to each other can help on otherwise difficult to ID coins. Now you will be able to see all the words Victoria, DEI etc. that fall within a group of coins such as all coins with reverse group J reverses. Here is a link, scroll down to complete words section and give it a try. Enjoy! As of 8/25 all obverses are complete.
15. 6/20-8/13/2012 Trying out a new feature that should make searches easier. Now when you go to a reverse or obverse die page where other dies are also paired with the same obv/rev, there are "quick links" on each die page to take you quickly to one of those other die pages. This will save you from needing to back out each time to check another reverse. Obverse 3a is being used to test this feature. Give it a try and let us know what you think. They are all done as of 8/13. enjoy!
14. 7/21/2012 Big changes today! Due to some recent discoveries various changes are needed. Remember to re-mark previously identified coins. Changes are as follows:
Former obverse 31 is now obverse 31a.
Former obverse 19 is now obverse 31.
Former reverses E21, 21a, 21b, 21c are now reverse E31, E31a, E31b, E31c.
Former reverse E29 is now reverse F2s.
Former reverses E30 and E30a are now reverses E29 and E29a
Former reverse E31 is now reverse E30
Former obverse 21 is now obverse 19 and Former reverse E23 is now E21
Former obverse 22 is now obverse 21
Former reverses E24, E24a, E24b are now reverses E23, E23a. E23b
Deleted obverse 13a. It is the same as obverse 13.
13. 7/13-15/2012 Added die crack photos for E in DEI obverse 41 and the R in VICTORIA
obverse. 54. Added die crack photo for leaf 2 on reverse E23. Added ID comments to Obverse 7 and 30.
12. 6/17/2012 Reverse search pages for letters and dates are going live. Have a coin with a repunched 9? Go to this link and click on the "9" on the photo. enjoy!
11. 6/14/2012 By popular demand rearranged the ID my coin dropdown menu. More enhancements will come when we figure out how to make them. enjoy!
10. 6/11/2012 Uploaded reverse die crack photos for Reverse E15. This should help in identifying obverse 13 and 13a. Enjoy
9. 6/3/2012 Uploaded die clog search photos. All are done. Go to this LINK and scroll down to the black and white photo and click on target letter to see clogs affecting that letter. All missing search photos are now uploaded. Enjoy!
8. 5/26/2012 Added die crack photos for Reverse E24. Added die state photos for Obverse 33
7. Added die clog photos on the obverse pages that apply (1, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 8, 9,12, etc...) from obverse 1 - obverse 84. Done!
6. 5/6/2012 A new reverse has been discovered which shows that obverse die 77 was used before obverse die 76. This reverse is paired with both obverses; however, it is united with a late
state 77 and an early state 76. This required a number of adjustments in the catalog as follows:
(A) Former obverse 77 is now changed to obverse 76.
(B) Former obverse 76 is now changed to obverse 76a.
(C) Former reverse P16 is now changed to reverse P15
(D) The new reverse is called P15a
(E) Former reverse P15 is now changed to reverse P15b
(F) Former reverse P15a is now changed to reverse P15c
(G) Former reverse P15b is now changed to reverse P15d
5. 5/6/2012 A new reverse has been discovered paired with obverse 33. The new reverse is E35a
This addition involved a minor change to the catalog as follows:
(A) Since the new reverse was paired with an early state obverse 33, the former E35a is now E35b. The appropriate catalog numbers are noted on the Haxby Numbers page.
4. 5/5/2012 A new reverse has been discovered for obverse 55. The new reverse is J14a.
3. 5/4/2012 Obverse 53 and 57 were discovered recently to be the same. This required some changes as follows: Sorry for the extra work but that's one benefit of a web based catalog it can stay accurate.
(A) Obverse 53 is spare; obverse 57 now describes these coins with their various reverses.
(B) Reverses J12a-d are spare. Reverses marked J12a-d should be altered as noted below.
(C) Reverse J16 stays the same
(D) Reverse formerly known as J12 is now J16a
(E) Reverse formerly know as J16a is now J16b
(F) Reverse formerly know as J12a is now J16c
(G) Reverse formerly known as J12b is now J16d
(H) Reverse formerly known as J12c is now J16e
(I) Reverse formerly known as J12d is now J16f
2. 5/4/2012 Obverse 6 and 14 were discovered recently to be the same. This required some changes as follows: Sorry for the extra work but accuracy is treasured on this site.
(A) Obverse 6 is spare; obverse 14 now describes these coins with their various reverses.
(B) Reverse E8 is spare; any reverses you marked E8 should be re-marked as E16b.
(C) Reverse E16 and E16a stay the same.
(D) Reverse formerly known as E16b is now E16c.
1. Note the reprint of Randy Ash's article in the CN Journal March 2012 issue regarding vickycents.com. Click on articles tab above.
The Catalog # for 24 + E1 will be PC59-49A.
67. 7-4-2022 Added new Reverse Die F2x. Reverse Die F2x was the first die used with
Obverse Die 26.
The Catalog # for 26 + F2x will be PC59-64A.
66. 7-2-2022 Added new Reverse Die E29x. Reverse Die E29x was the first die used with Obverse Die 29.
The Catalog # for 29 + E29x will be PC59-71A.
65. 12-8-2021 Added new Reverse Die E42x. Reverse Die E42x was the first die used with Obverse Die 41.
The Catalog # for 41 + E42x will be PC59-134A.
64. 3-7-2020 Added new Reverse Die E16x. Reverse Die E16x was the first die used with Obverse Die 14.
The Catalog # for 14 + E16x will be PC59-25A.
63. 10-25-2019 For some time it was thought there were only 3 obverse "bridge dies" that were paired with both the 1859/8 and narrow 9 reverse dies. After a careful study of the obverse dies of both types of 1859's we have found there are actually two more "bridge dies". Because these discoveries were made after the Haxby die numbers were made permanent, these die numbers will not change in the catalog even though they were paired with 1859/8 reverse dies first and then the narrow 9 reverses.
Haxby Obverse Die 1 is the same as Turner obverse die OG2. This bridge die was first paired with Turner reverse RD8 and then with Haxby reverse E2.
Haxby Obverse Die 10 is the same as Turner obverse die OJ1. This bridge die was first paired with Turner reverse RD1 and then with Haxby reverses E12 and E12a.
62. 10-15-2019 New Haxby catalog numbers are now in the catalog. In addition to the Haxby numbers page, every die page now has the new catalog number shown for each die pair. Here is the Reference Page that shows both old and new Haxby numbers to aid in re-numbering your collection.
Rarity Ratings for all 248 Haxby die pairs are now available in a new article in the catalog.
61. 9-14-2019 COMING SOON! The finalization of Haxby die and catalog numbers and the addition of Rarity Ratings for all 248 Haxby N9 die pairs. Here is a link to the page announcing the changes coming on October 15.
60. 11-20-2018 There are some catalog and die # changes due to some recent discoveries.
1. Obverse die 16a has been found to be the early state of Obverse Die 31a.
Obverse 16 will also be renumbered because 16 and 16a share a reverse die.
2. Reverse die G2 was paired with old Obverse 31a prior to old Obverse 31. (This is the opposite of what was previously thought).
The following are the new catalog and die numbers as a result of these discoveries.
Please note the many Reverse die number changes.
PC59-311 31 (old 16)+ E31 (old E18)
PC59-31a1 31a + E31 (old E18)
PC59-31a2 31a + E31a (old E32)
PC59-31a3 31a + E31b (old E32a)
PC59-31a4 31a + E31c (old E32b)
PC59-31a5 31a + E31d (old E32c)
PC59-31a6 31a + G2
PC59-31a7 31a + F6
PC59-31b1 31b (old 31)+ E32 (old E31)
PC59-31b2 31b + G2
PC59-31b3 31b + E32a (old E31a)
PC59-31b4 31b + E32b (old E31b)
PC59-31b5 31b + E32c (old E31c)
59. 3-24-2018 Obverse 48 and Obverse 57 have been found to be the same die. As a result the
12 die pairs and reverse dies associated with those two obverses will be combined and
re-numbered as shown below.
Collectors may wonder why these discoveries of two dies being the same turn up occasionally and why they are not discovered sooner. The primary reason is the lack of high grade examples to compare. With 100 obverse dies and 221 reverse dies known, there are many dies which have similar features and characteristics. On lower grade specimens, identical features may not appear to be the same due to coin wear and/or damage, and as a result they are believed to be two different dies when they are in fact the same. This is the case with Obverses 48 and 57. Higher grade examples have been found which show them to be the same.
The main goal of the Haxby 1859 Catalog is to accurately identify all obverse and reverse dies, die pairs, and die states. This sometimes means that renumbering is necessary to maintain that accuracy. We do apologize for the inconvenience and sometimes confusion that brings, but we are confident that collectors will be glad that we keep the information up to date and accurate. Thank you for your patience!
And, now for the new numbers:
Note that all reverse dies associated with this change have new numbers.
Obverse 57 and Reverse J16 will become spares.
New Catalog Number - Old Catalog Number
481 (48 + J7) 481x (48 + J7x)
482 (48 + J7a) 481 (48 + J7)
483 (48 + J7b) 482 (48 + J7a)
484 (48 + J7c) 571x (57 + J16x)
485 (48 + J7d) 571 (57 + J16)
486 (48 + J7e) 572 (57 + J16a)
487 (48 + J7f) 573 (57 + J16b)
488 (48 + J7g) 574 (57 + J16c)
489 (48 + J7h) 575 (57 + J16d)
4810 (48 + J7i) 576 (57 + J16e)
4811 (48 + J7j) 577 (57 + J16f)
4812 (48 + J7k) 578 (57 + J16g)
58. 12-1-2017 Reverse dies F3a and F3b have been found to be the same die. Reverse F3b is a later state of F3a, so F3b will be eliminated. As a result, the Obverse 27 group will now be numbered as follows:
(27 + H1) will remain Catalog # 271.
(27 + F3 ) will remain Catalog # 272.
(27 + E28 ) will become Catalog # 273. (Previously 274)
(27 + F3a ) will become Catalog # 274. (Previously 273)
(27 + E28a ) will become Catalog # 275. (Previously 276)
Catalog # 276 will be eliminated.
57. 10-24-2017 Obverse dies 68 and 78 have been found to be the same die. Obverse 68 is a later state of Obverse 78, so Obverse 68 will become a spare, and the die pairs associated with the old obverse 68 will be renumbered as follows:
Old 681 (68 + J26) will become 782 (78 + J26)
Old 682 (68 + P7) will become 783 (78 + P16a) ( note the reverse die number change)
56. 8-26-2017 Added new Reverse Die G4a. Reverse Die G4a was used with Obverse 33 after G4 and before E35b.
The Catalog # for 33 + G4a will be PC59-333x.
55. 8-15-2017 Added new Reverse Die J16x. Reverse Die J16x was used with Obverse 57
before J16, hence its designation J16x.
The Catalog # for 57 + J16x will be PC59-571x.
54. 5-2-2017 Added newly discovered Reverse Die I3x. Reverse Die I3x was used with Obverse 41 before I3, hence its designation I3x.
The Catalog # for 41 + I3x will be PC59-412x.
53. 12-26-2016 Added newly discovered Reverse Die E22x. Reverse Die E22x was used with Obverse 20 before E22, hence its designation E22x.
The Catalog # for 20 + E22x will be PC59-201x.
52. 12-10-2016 5th Anniversary Today!
All the known major changes (New Dies added and duplicates corrected) have been updated in the last couple of months. We will still be adding more full-side photos and detail photos (die cracks, clogs, and other features) in the near future. Thanks to all the 59ers out there! We hope the catalog is both useful and enjoyable to all who visit here.
51. 12-3-2016 Added new Reverse Die E27a. The die previously listed as E27a has been found to be the same as Reverse Die F1. The new E27a was used with Obverse Die 25 after F1 and before E27b. The Catalog # changes are as follows:
25+F1 will become Catalog # PC59-252.
25+E27a (the new die) will become Catalog # PC59-253.
50. 12-1-2016 Obverse Die 51 has been found to be the same as Obverse Die 76.
Obverse 51 will become spare. Obverse die 76 was used first with Reverse J10 and then
with Reverse P14.
So, PC59-761 (76+J10) will be the new Catalog # for the old PC59-511 (51+J10).
PC59-762 will be the new Catalog # for Die pair 76+P14.
49. 11-30-2016 Added new Reverse Die J7x. J7x was used with obverse 48 before J7, hence
its designation J7x instead of J7b.
The Catalog # for 48+J7x will be PC59-481x.
48. 11-30-2016 Added new Reverse Die P22. P22 was used with obverse 58 after J17.
The Catalog # for 58+P22 will be PC59-582.
47. 11-29-2016 Added new Reverse Die E26c. The reverse previously listed as E26c will
now be renumbered to E26d, as the new reverse was paired with Obverse 24 prior to its use
with E26d.
So, the Catalog # for 24+E26c will be PC59-244.
The Catalog # for 24+E26d will be PC59-245.
Reverse E26d has also been found to be the same reverse as E15. Since the Die was paired
with Obverse 24 first and then with obverse 13, Obverse 13 will be renumbered to obverse 24a.
So, the old PC59-131 (13+E15) will now be PC59-24a1 (24a+E26d).
13 and E15 will become spares.
46. 11-21-2016 Added new Reverse Die E38x discovered by Derek Lecours. E38x was used with obverse 37 after E38 and before E38a.
PC59-371x is the new catalog # for die pair 37+E38x.
45. 11-17-2016 Combined Reverse Dies E10 and E21, having discovered they are the same die (E21 being the late states of the die). Since Obverse Die 19 was used with Reverse E10 later than Obverse 8, Obverse 19 is renumbered Obverse 8a.
So, Obverse 19 and Reverse E21 become spare and coins formerly labeled 19+E21 should be relabeled 8a+E10.
PC59-81 remains the catalog # for die pair 8+E10.
PC59-8a1 becomes the catalog # for Die Pair 8a+E10.
44. 10-26-2016 Added new Reverse Die J2c discovered by Randy Mason. J2c was used
with Obverse 39a after J2b.
PC59-39a8 is the new catalog # for die pair 39a+J2c.
Also Reverse Die I1a has been found to be the same as Reverse Die I7a. We will retain
the I7a designation since this die was used first with obverse 45a and then with obverse 39a.
I1a will become spare.
PC59-39a4 will now be die pair 39a+I7a as a result of the change.
43. 10-25-2016 Added new Reverse Die J16g discovered by Doug Carlson. J16g was used
with obverse 57 after J16f.
PC59-578 is the new catalog # for die pair 57+J16g.
42. 10-25-2016 Added new Reverse Die J11b discovered by Randy Mason. J11b was used
with obverse 52a after J11a.
PC59-52a3 is the new catalog # for die pair 52a+J11b
41. 10-22-2016 There is a New Search Feature to help ID reverse dies by Loop 2
in the J and P reverse groups. You can access them from ID by REV MARKERS under the ID my Coin tab.
40. 10-21-2016 Added new Reverse Die P20x discovered by Doug Carlson. P20x was used
with Obverse 82 prior to P20, hence its designation P20x rather than P20a. Reverse P20 remains the same.
PC59-821x is the new catalog # for die pair 82+P20x
PC59-821 remains the catalog # for Die Pair 82+P20
Also, die pair 61+J20 has been found to be the same as die pair 64+J22.
So, obverse die 61 and reverse die J20 become spare and coins formerly labeled 61+J20 should be relabeled 64+J22.
39. 11/10/2015 Updated incorrect date photo for reverse E38b. Also added better leaf 14 DC photo. Added a new feature. Section 5 on each die home page will eventually include a full (reverse or obverse) photo. Check it out on the E24 Reverse page. Enjoy!
38. 3/24/2015 A new feature! All obverse and reverses with 3 or more paired dies have a new quick sorting table in Section 1a. Check it out on obverse 45a or reverse G3, for example. If it is helpful we could also do it for obverses with just 2 reverses.
37. 3/20/2015 Check out the new Reverse and Obverse Die Cracks Tables. LINK They are normally accessed under the "ID my Coin" tab.
36. 3/13/2015 Added die crack and die clog photos to obverse 52a. Also fixed an error where 2 die crack photos for leaves 13 and 16 where posted for reverse E31b when they are actually for reverse E31c. Please double check your attributions based on these adjustments.
35. 3/1/2015 Due to another discovery by Gene Belair of CT and a consolidation of catalog numbers a number of changes are being made as follows:
Former Reverse P17 becomes P16, Former Reverse P18 becomes P17
Former Reverse P19 becomes P18, Former Reverse P20 becomes P19
Former Reverse P22 becomes P20, Former Reverse P23 becomes P21
Former Obverse 83 becomes Obverse 82, Former Obverse 84 becomes Obverse 83
Former Obverse 76a becomes Obverse 77a, Former Obverse 76 becomes Obverse 77
Former Obverse 75 becomes Obverse 76, Former Obverse 74a becomes Obverse 75a
Former Obverse 74 becomes Obverse 75, Former Obverse 73 becomes Obverse 74
Former Obverse 72 becomes Obverse 73, Former Obverse 71 becomes Obverse 72
Former Obverse 70a becomes Obverse 71a, Former Obverse 70 becomes Obverse 71 Former Obverse 69 becomes Obverse 70.
Here are the final results:
Old PC59-691 69+O1 is now PC59-701 70+O1
Old PC59-692 69+P8 is now PC59-702 70+P8
Old PC59-701 70+P9 is now PC59-711 71+P9
Old PC59-702 70+P9a is now PC59-712 71+P9a
Old PC59-70a1 70a1+P9a is now PC59-71a1+P9a
Old PC59-711 71+P10 is now PC59-721 72+P10
Old PC59-721 72+P11 is now PC59-731 73+P11
Old PC59-722 72+P11a is now PC59-732 73+P11a
Old PC59-723 72+P11b is now PC59-733 73+P11b
Old PC59-731 73+P12 is now PC59-741 74+P12
Old PC59-732 73+P1a is now PC59-742 74+P12a
Old PC59-741 74+P13 is now PC59-751 75+P13
Old PC59-74a1 74a+P13 is now PC59-75a+P13
Old PC59-751 75+P14 is now PC59-761 76+P14
Old PC59-761 76+P15 is now PC59-771 77+P15
Old PC59-762 76+P15a is now PC59-772 77+P15a
Old PC59-76a1 76a+P15a is now PC-77a1 77a+P15a
Old PC59-76a2 76a+P15b is now PC59-77a2 77a+P15b
Old PC59-76a3 76a+P15c is now PC59-77a3 77a+P15c
Old PC59-76a4 76a+P15d is now PC59-77a4 77a+P15d
Old PC59-781 78+P17 is now PC59-781 78+P16
Old PC59-791 79+P18 is now PC59-791 79+P17
Old PC59-801 80+P19 is now PC59-801 80+P18
Old PC59-80a1 80a+P19 is now PC59-80a1 80a+P18
Old PC59-811 81+P20 is now PC59-811 81+P19
Old PC59-821 spare is now PC59-821 82+P20
Old PC59-831 83+P22 is now PC59-831 83+P21
Old PC59-841 84+P23 is now spare
34. 2/23/2015 Due to new die discovery by Gene Belair of Ct there are some changes as follows:
Reverse P1a becomes P1b. Paired with Obverse 62 now becomes Haxby PC59-625
Reverse P1 becomes P1a. Paired with Obverse 62 now becomes Haxby PC59-623
The new Reverse Die becomes P1. Paired with Obverse 62 becomes Haxby PC59-622
Reverse J21 paired with Obverse 62 now becomes Haxby PC59-624
Please update your records. Enjoy the hunt.
33. 2/11/2015 Completely renewed repunched obverse letters table. You can access it under the "ID MY COIN" tab or click HERE
32. 1/27/2015 Added newly discovered Reverse. The former reverse known as F4 is now F4a to make room for a new die called F4. Please update your coin holders.
31. 1/20/2015 Added newly discovered Reverse E26c no photos yet, but start hunting... stay tuned for details.
30. 2/10/2015 Updated Obverse groups I1-65a with associated reverses.
29. 5/17/2014 Added missing leaf 9 photo to E38d.
28. 2/02/2014 Updated the date photo for J5 to clearly indicate that there are repunchings on both the 5 and the 9. Thanks go to our users for suggesting this update.
27. 1/26/2014 Because of a new discovery there will be some catalog number changes as follows: Remember to re-mark any coins you have. Obverse 53 becomes obverse 52a, Reverse J12 becomes J11a
26. 1/24/2014 Reverse J1 thought to be paired with obverse 38 does not exist, thus was deleted.
25. 6/23/2013 Replaced leaf 9 photo on reverse J23a with correct photo.
24. 2/7/2013 There is a new obverse and reverse pair. It is Haxby PC59-531: Obv 53 + rev J12
23. 2/4/2013 There are a number of big changes as a result of some recent new discoveries.
Changes are as follows:
There is a new obv and rev pair: Obverse 22 paired with Reverse E24. Haxby PC59-221
Posted information is incomplete at this point, more will be forthcoming.
Obverse 24 becomes obverse 23 - Reverses E26 - E26d become E25 - E25d
Obverse 25 becomes obverse 24 - Reverses E27 - E27b become E26 - E26b
Obverse 26 becomes obverse 25 - Reverse E28 - E28f become reverses E27 - E27f
Obverse 27 becomes obverse 26 - (this does not change rev F2 and F2a)
Obverse 28 becomes obverse 27 - Reverse E29 and E29a become reverse E28 and E28a
There is a new reverse E29, paired with obverse 29, It is Haxby PC59-291 and
the former Haxby PC59-291 becomes Haxby PC59-292
Reverse E40 becomes E40a. There is a new reverse paired with obverse 39. It is E40.
The new pair is Haxby PC59-391, other obverse 39 pairs increased by 1 catalog number
22. 1/27/2013 For those interested in die state details, we have been adding very detailed text and photos to the obverse and reverse pages to allow die state identification. So far the obverse groups I1-7 are nearing completion. Why is this helpful? Have you ever tried to ID a reverse paired with an obverse that was used with multiple reverses? It can be challenging especially on worn coins. However if you can discern the obverse die state, then identifying the exact reverse becomes much easier. For example: suppose an obverse has 3 documented die states and was paired with two different reverses, suppose reverse #1 lasted just past obverse state 1 and the 2nd reverse was used during obverse states 2-3. If you have an obverse in state 3, it must be paired with reverse #2. This is a big job but, it should make your collecting much easier. Enjoy!
21. 12/30/2012 Renamed obverse 82 and reverse P21. This was due to the discovery of an unknown die pair by Gene Belair of CT. The changes are as follows:
Obverse 82 becomes Obverse 70a
Reverse P21 becomes Reverse P9a
Obverse 70 now has two Reverses paired with it P9 and P9a
20. 12/08/2012 Added die crack photos to reverse E7a and P14
19. 10/19/2012 Big changes today! Due to some recent discoveries various changes are needed. Remember to re-mark previously identified coins. Changes are as follows:
Former Obverse 46 is now obverse 46a
Former Obverse 34 is now obverse 46
Former Reverse G5 is now reverse G7
Former Reverse G6 is now G5
Former Reverse G7 is now G6
18. 9/9-13/2012 Dr. Haxby's introduction to the 1859 Canadian cents article is now online. It is made up of nine sections. All Sections are live right now. Enjoy! LINK
17. 8/25/2012 Added die crack photos to obverse 3a and 4. This should make them easier to ID.
16. 8/13-25/2012 Another new feature being rolled out. Search by complete words on obverses grouped by specific reverse group. Sometimes seeing how letters relate to each other can help on otherwise difficult to ID coins. Now you will be able to see all the words Victoria, DEI etc. that fall within a group of coins such as all coins with reverse group J reverses. Here is a link, scroll down to complete words section and give it a try. Enjoy! As of 8/25 all obverses are complete.
15. 6/20-8/13/2012 Trying out a new feature that should make searches easier. Now when you go to a reverse or obverse die page where other dies are also paired with the same obv/rev, there are "quick links" on each die page to take you quickly to one of those other die pages. This will save you from needing to back out each time to check another reverse. Obverse 3a is being used to test this feature. Give it a try and let us know what you think. They are all done as of 8/13. enjoy!
14. 7/21/2012 Big changes today! Due to some recent discoveries various changes are needed. Remember to re-mark previously identified coins. Changes are as follows:
Former obverse 31 is now obverse 31a.
Former obverse 19 is now obverse 31.
Former reverses E21, 21a, 21b, 21c are now reverse E31, E31a, E31b, E31c.
Former reverse E29 is now reverse F2s.
Former reverses E30 and E30a are now reverses E29 and E29a
Former reverse E31 is now reverse E30
Former obverse 21 is now obverse 19 and Former reverse E23 is now E21
Former obverse 22 is now obverse 21
Former reverses E24, E24a, E24b are now reverses E23, E23a. E23b
Deleted obverse 13a. It is the same as obverse 13.
13. 7/13-15/2012 Added die crack photos for E in DEI obverse 41 and the R in VICTORIA
obverse. 54. Added die crack photo for leaf 2 on reverse E23. Added ID comments to Obverse 7 and 30.
12. 6/17/2012 Reverse search pages for letters and dates are going live. Have a coin with a repunched 9? Go to this link and click on the "9" on the photo. enjoy!
11. 6/14/2012 By popular demand rearranged the ID my coin dropdown menu. More enhancements will come when we figure out how to make them. enjoy!
10. 6/11/2012 Uploaded reverse die crack photos for Reverse E15. This should help in identifying obverse 13 and 13a. Enjoy
9. 6/3/2012 Uploaded die clog search photos. All are done. Go to this LINK and scroll down to the black and white photo and click on target letter to see clogs affecting that letter. All missing search photos are now uploaded. Enjoy!
8. 5/26/2012 Added die crack photos for Reverse E24. Added die state photos for Obverse 33
7. Added die clog photos on the obverse pages that apply (1, 3, 3a, 4, 5, 8, 9,12, etc...) from obverse 1 - obverse 84. Done!
6. 5/6/2012 A new reverse has been discovered which shows that obverse die 77 was used before obverse die 76. This reverse is paired with both obverses; however, it is united with a late
state 77 and an early state 76. This required a number of adjustments in the catalog as follows:
(A) Former obverse 77 is now changed to obverse 76.
(B) Former obverse 76 is now changed to obverse 76a.
(C) Former reverse P16 is now changed to reverse P15
(D) The new reverse is called P15a
(E) Former reverse P15 is now changed to reverse P15b
(F) Former reverse P15a is now changed to reverse P15c
(G) Former reverse P15b is now changed to reverse P15d
5. 5/6/2012 A new reverse has been discovered paired with obverse 33. The new reverse is E35a
This addition involved a minor change to the catalog as follows:
(A) Since the new reverse was paired with an early state obverse 33, the former E35a is now E35b. The appropriate catalog numbers are noted on the Haxby Numbers page.
4. 5/5/2012 A new reverse has been discovered for obverse 55. The new reverse is J14a.
3. 5/4/2012 Obverse 53 and 57 were discovered recently to be the same. This required some changes as follows: Sorry for the extra work but that's one benefit of a web based catalog it can stay accurate.
(A) Obverse 53 is spare; obverse 57 now describes these coins with their various reverses.
(B) Reverses J12a-d are spare. Reverses marked J12a-d should be altered as noted below.
(C) Reverse J16 stays the same
(D) Reverse formerly known as J12 is now J16a
(E) Reverse formerly know as J16a is now J16b
(F) Reverse formerly know as J12a is now J16c
(G) Reverse formerly known as J12b is now J16d
(H) Reverse formerly known as J12c is now J16e
(I) Reverse formerly known as J12d is now J16f
2. 5/4/2012 Obverse 6 and 14 were discovered recently to be the same. This required some changes as follows: Sorry for the extra work but accuracy is treasured on this site.
(A) Obverse 6 is spare; obverse 14 now describes these coins with their various reverses.
(B) Reverse E8 is spare; any reverses you marked E8 should be re-marked as E16b.
(C) Reverse E16 and E16a stay the same.
(D) Reverse formerly known as E16b is now E16c.
1. Note the reprint of Randy Ash's article in the CN Journal March 2012 issue regarding vickycents.com. Click on articles tab above.
