OBVERSE 3a
1. Catalog Information |
1a. Haxby Catalog Numbers & Die Pairs Associated with this Obverse
1b. Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse
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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
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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.
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3. Die Characteristics Before Use
3a. Obverse Lettering Photos
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3b. Summary of Repunched or Unusual Letters for Obverse 3a
4. Die Changes in Use
4a. Summary of Die Cracks & Collapses for Obverse 3a How to use this table
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)
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4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs
State Clog
4 1 VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA . CANADA
7 2 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
REGINA (Clog 1)
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CANADA (Clog 1)
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REGINA (Clog 2)
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CANADA (Clog 2)
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4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features
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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)
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5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 3a.
State 2
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