Haxby Catalog of the Canadian 1859 Large Cent
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OBVERSE 1a

1. Catalog Information

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

Catalog  #
PC59-3

Die Pair
1a + E2

     1b. Known Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse

1a-1* + E2-3/4
1a-2 + E2-4
1a-2 + E2-5
            * Indicates a likely die state not yet seen.  Slash ( / ) indicates either or both die states are possible.

     1c. Quick Links

Other Obverses Paired with Reverse E2
Obv 1 


2. Die-Specific Comments

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. 


3. Die Characteristics Before Use

     3a. Obverse Lettering Details

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

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4. Die Changes in Use

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

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GRATIA (State 3)


     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.

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State 2
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