REVERSE E3b

1. Catalog Information

    1a. Haxby Catalog Number(s) Associated with this Reverse
Catalog #
PC59-6
 Die Pair
 G4 + E3b

    1b. Known Die State Combinations Involving this Reverse
G4-5 + E3b-1
G4-5 + E3b-2
            * Indicates a likely die state not yet seen

    1c. Quick Links
Other Reverses Paired with Obverse G4
E3     E3a     E3c


2. Die Specific Comments
The most striking feature of this die is Leaf 9, with its four clear engraving slips made during the repair of Stem 9.


3. Die Characteristics before use

    3a. Summary of Repunched Date and Letters for Reverse E3b

E3b - Date


    3b. Appearance of Critical Stems and Leaves
Leaf and Stem 9
(Note 4 engraving slips: 2 above, 1 on and 1 below midvein.)


4. Die Changes in Use

   4a. Summary of Die Cracks & Collapses for Reverse E3b    How to use this table

         No significant die collapses noted on this reverse.
Picture
Leaf 9 (State 2)
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Leaf 13 (State 2)

   4b. Die Clashes

         No significant clashes noted on this reverse


   4c. Miscellaneous Features
Loop 6 is overpolished and has a "ragged" appearance.  In the rim denticles near Leaf 6 are numerous fine file marks
Loop 6 (State 2)


5. Full-Side Photo for Reverse E3b.
State 1