Haxby Catalog of the Canadian 1859 Large Cent
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OBVERSE 4

1. Catalog Information

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

Catalog #
PC59-14

Die Pair
4 + E6

     1b. Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse

4-1* + E6-1*
4-2 + E6-2
            * Indicates a likely die state not yet seen

2. Die-Specific Comments

This die has a number of repunched letters, most notably VICTORIA, DEI and GRATIA, the latter being virtually die-defining.  So far only one state has been observed for this die with a die crack to GRATIA and clash marks above the Queen's head.


3. Die Characteristics Before Use

     3a. Obverse Lettering Photos

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Repunch "step" in right arm of VICTORIA
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DEI
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DEI
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GRATIA
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REGINA

     3b. Summary of Re-punched or Problem Letters for Obverse 4

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4. Die Changes in Use

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

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GRATIA (State 2)


     4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs

               State   Clog
           2     1   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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DEI (Clog 1)


     4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features

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Clash marks (vine loop and beads) above the Queen's head (State 2)


5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse 4.

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State 2
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