Haxby Catalog of the Canadian 1859 Large Cent
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OBVERSE 2

1. Catalog Information

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

Catalog # 
PC59-8


Die Pair
2 +
E4

     1b. Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse

2-1 + E4-1
2-2 + E4-2
2-3 + E4-3
2-3 + E4-4
            * Indicates a likely die state not yet seen

2. Die-Specific Comments

This die has only two noticeable points of repunching in the legend, both in CANADA.  The repunched C is a very common conformation.  That of the upper part of the N is also frequently seen, but it is much less common to see signs of doubling in the lower left as well.  


3. Die Characteristics Before Use

     3a. Obverse Lettering Photos

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     3b. Summary of Repunched or Problem Letters for Obverse 2

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REGINA
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CANADA
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The N in CANADA is a commonly repunched letter.  What makes this one unusual is the re-punching evident on the lower left as indicated
 


4. Die Changes in Use

     4a. Summary of Die Cracks & Collapses for Obverse 2    How to use this table

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VICTORIA (State 3)
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VICTORIA (State 4)
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GRATIA (State 3)
The die crack at the A in GRATIA is a great way to hunt for this coin!
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GRATIA (State 4)


       4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs

              No Significant clogs on this die


       4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features

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Clash Marks over Queens head (State 4)


5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 2.

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State 3
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