OBVERSE 10
1. Catalog Information |
1a. Haxby Catalog Numbers & Die Pairs Associated with this Obverse
1b. Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse
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10-2 + E12-1*
10-2 + E12-2 10-2 + E12-3 10-2 + E12a-1 |
10-2 + E12a-2
10-3 + E12a-3 10-3 + E12a-4 |
* Indicates, likely die state not yet seen
2. Die-Specific Comments |
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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 E12 and E12a narrow 9 reverses. Turner calls this die OJ1 in his books.
Look for die cud in V portion of the N in REGINA this is not unique to this die but is also not common. |
3. Die Characteristics Before Use
3a. Obverse Lettering Details
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3b. Summary of Repunched or Unusual Letters for Obverse 10
4. Die Changes in Use
4a. Summary of Die Cracks & Collapses for Obverse 10 How to use this table
VICTORIA (State 3)
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4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs
No significant clogs on this die
4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features
None noted
5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 10.
State 2
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