OBVERSE 6
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1a. Haxby Catalog Numbers & Die Pairs Associated with this Obverse
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Catalog #
PC59-17A |
Die Pair
6 + E8 |
1b. Known Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse
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6-1 + E8-1*
6-1 + E8-2 |
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* Indicates a likely die state not yet seen
1c. Quick Links
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One of seven known "Bridge Dies" which struck both 1859/8 and Narrow 9 cents. This die was first used with N9 reverse die E8 and then with a wide 9/8 reverse die. Turner calls this obverse die OG1 in his books.
Thanks to Brad Gravestone and Tim Pare for discovering that obverse die 6 was also paired with N9 reverse die E8 thus establishing Obverse 6 as a bridge die. Previously it was only known to be paired with a W9/8 reverse die. |
3. Die Characteristics Before Use
3a. Obverse Lettering Details
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3b. Summary of Repunched or Unusual Letters for Obverse 6
VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CA NADA
Color codes: Green = Normal; Black = Minor (but noticable); Blue = Standard repunch; Red = Major or die defining.
Repunched I of VICTORIA
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4. Die Changes in Use
4a. Summary of Die Cracks for Obverse 6 How to use this table
4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs
State Clog
1 1 VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
Color codes: Green = Normal; Black = Possible minor die clog; Red = Possible major or die defining die clog
GRATIA (Clog 1)
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REGINA (Clog 1 )
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CANADA (Clog 1 )
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4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features
No die clashes noted.
5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 6.
State 1
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