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
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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
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
4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs
No significant clogs noted.
4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features
None noted.