Haxby Catalog of the Canadian 1859 Large Cent
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OBVERSE 3a

1. Catalog Information

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

Cat #
PC59-10
PC59-11
PC59-12
PC59-13
Die Pair
3a + E5
3a +
E5a
3a +
E5b
3a +
E5c
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     1b. Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse

3a-1* + E5-3/4
3a-2 + E5-4
3a-3 + E5-5
3a-3/4 + E5a-1*
3a-4 + E5a-2
3a-5 + E5a-3

3a-6 + E5b-1

3a-6 + E5b-2
3a-6/7 + E5c-1*
3a-7 + E5c-2
3a-7 + E5c-3

3a-8 + E5c-3
            * Indicates a likely die state not yet seen

     1c. Quick Links

Other Obverses Paired with Reverse E5
Obv 3 


2. Die-Specific Comments

Aside from the die cracks (when present), this die can be identified by the combination of three clear repunches (VICTORIA, REGINA, CANADA).  Obv. 3a lasted a relatively long time, being associated with four reverses.  Thus far it has been observed in eight different states. Also, two different clog patterns have been seen.  Apparently Obv. 3 had a much shorter life life and was retired before reverse E5 had to be replaced, thus Obv. 3a started its life paired with a partially-used E5 reverse.


3. Die Characteristics Before Use

     3a. Obverse Lettering Photos

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

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4. Die Changes in Use

     4a. Summary of Die Cracks & Collapses for Obverse 3a    How to use this table

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REGINA (State 2)
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REGINA (State 3)
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REGINA (State 5)
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REGINA (State 6)
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REGINA (State 7)
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3 cracks below beads at REGINA (State 8)
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Circular die crack REGINA (State 8)
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VICTORIA (State 4)
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VICTORIA (State 5)
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VICTORIA (State 6)
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VICTORIA  (State 8)
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VICTORIA (State 6)
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VICTORIA  (State 8)


     4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs

               State   Clog
           4     1   VICTORIA   DEI   GRATIA   REGINA .  CANADA
           7     2  
VICTORIA   DEI   GRATIA   REGINA .  CANADA
                  Color codes: Green = Normal;  Black = Possible minor die clog; Red = Possible major or die defining die clog

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REGINA (Clog 1)
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CANADA (Clog 1)
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REGINA (Clog 2) 
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CANADA (Clog 2) 


     4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features

In State 3 the gap between GRATIA and REGINA has two new details: a horizontal clash mark extending to the right from the base of the A and a small crack extending under it from the base of the R.  In State 8 a second crack appears along the top of the clash mark.
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Die clash & crack between A and R (State 4)
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Die clash & cracks between A and R (State 8)


5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 3a.

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State 2 
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