Haxby Catalog of the Canadian 1859 Large Cent
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OBVERSE 1

1. Catalog Information

     1a. Haxby Catalog Numbers & Die Pairs Associated with this Obverse

Catalog  #
PC59-2

Die Pair
1 + E2

     1b. Known Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse

1-1* + E2-1*
1-2 + E2-2
1-3 + E2-3

            * Indicates a likely die state not yet seen

     1c. Quick Links

Other Obverses Paired with Reverse E2
Obv 1a


2. Die-Specific Comments

One of five known "Bridge Dies" which struck both 1859/8 and Narrow 9 cents. This die was used first on 1859/8 Cents, then with the E2 narrow 9 reverse.  Turner calls this die OG2 in his books.  

Look for slight repunches in CANADA as well as the N.  Two die cracks above VICTORIA, and a die crack at REGINA are helpful markers.  So far this die has been observed in two states.  There is likely an earlier state lacking any cracks or clash marks.


3. Die Characteristics Before Use

     3a. Obverse Lettering Details

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     3b. Summary of Repunched or Unusual Letters for Obverse 1

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4. Die Changes in Use

     4a. Summary of Die Cracks for Obverse 1    How to use this table

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The first crack to the V branches and touches both limbs of the letter, but the second (larger) crack is a straight, radial crack touching only the left hand limb.
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VICTORIA (State 2)
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VICTORIA (State 3)
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REGINA (State 3)


     4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs

               State   Clog
           2     1   VICTORIA   DEI   GRATIA   REGINA .  CANADA
           3     2   VICTORIA   DEI   GRATIA   REGINA .  CANADA
                 Color codes: Green = Normal;  Black = Possible minor die clog;  Red = Possible major or die defining die clog
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VICTORIA (Clog 1)
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VICTORIA (Clog 1) 
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REGINA (Clog 1 )
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VICTORIA (Clog 2 )
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CANADA (Clog 2 )
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     4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features

          Minor clashing (beads) above the head in States 2 & 3.


5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 1.

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State 3
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