OBVERSE G4
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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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 |
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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.
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3. Die Characteristics Before Use
3a. Obverse Lettering Details
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3b. Summary of Repunched or Unusual Letters for Obverse G4
4. Die Changes in Use
4a. Summary of Die Cracks for Obverse G4 How to use this table
Circular Die Crack (State 4)
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VICTORIA (State 5)
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4b. Summary of Possible Die Clogs
No significant clogs on this die
4c. Die Clashes and Miscellaneous Features
Clash Marks (State 3)
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Clash Marks (State 4)
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5. Full-Side Photo for Obverse G4.
State 4
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