OBVERSE 1a
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1a. Haxby Catalog Numbers & Die Pairs Associated with this Obverse
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Catalog #
PC59-3 |
Die Pair
1a + E2 |
1b. Known Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse
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1a-1* + E2-3/4
1a-2 + E2-4 |
1a-2 + E2-5
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* Indicates a likely die state not yet seen. Slash ( / ) indicates either or both die states are possible.
1c. Quick Links
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This is one of the five known “bridge dies" which struck both 1859/8 and 1859 Narrow 9 cents. In this catalog it is designated Obverse 1a, while in his books Turner calls it OG3. Why use a different name? Careful die state analysis clearly reveals that this die was first used with the Narrow 9 reverse E2 and then the overdate dies (Turner RD13 and RD6) making it unique among the five bridge dies.
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3. Die Characteristics Before Use
3a. Obverse Lettering Details
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3b. Summary of Repunched or Unusual Letters for Obverse 1a
4. Die Changes in Use
4a. Summary of Die Cracks for Obverse 1a How to use this table
GRATIA (State 3)
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4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs
No significant clogs noted.
4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features
None noted.
5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 1a.
State 2
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