Haxby Catalog of the Canadian 1859 Large Cent
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OBVERSE G4

1. Catalog Information

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

Catalog  #
PC59-4
PC59-5
PC59-6
PC59-7
Die Pair
G4 + E3
G4 + E3a
G4 + E3b
G4 + E3c
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     1b. Die State Combinations Associated with this Obverse

G4-1/2 + E3-1*
G4-2 + E3-2
G4-3 + E3-2
G4-3/4 + E3a-1*
G4-4 + E3a-2
G4-4 + E3a-3
G4-5 + E3b-1
G4-5 + E3b-2
G4-5 + E3c-1
G4-6 + E3c-1
            * Indicates a likely die state not yet seen.  Slash ( / ) indicates either or both die states are possible.

2. Die-Specific Comments

One of five known "Bridge Dies" which struck both 1859/8 and Narrow 9 cents. This die was used first on 1859/8 Cents, then with the four narrow 9 reverses.  Turner calls this die OG4 in his books.


3. Die Characteristics Before Use

     3a. Obverse Lettering Details

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     3b. Summary of Repunched or Unusual Letters for Obverse G4

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4. Die Changes in Use

     4a. Summary of Die Cracks for Obverse G4     How to use this table

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Circular Die Crack (State 4)
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VICTORIA (State 5)

     4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs

            No significant clogs on this die


     4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features

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Clash Marks (State 3)
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Clash Marks (State 4)


5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse G4.

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State 4
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