Characteristics are described with a degree of granularity intended for die identification more so than for die classification. A characteristic may not span the entire die progression. Thus, not all characteristics may be present in any one coin.
Date is set in the Normal position. Slightly doubled date with 1 at lower left side of vertical shaft, left 8 at lower left outside of upper loop, right 8 at left outside of both loops and right outside of lower loop and 2 at right outside of upper loop.
Slightly beveled field at denticles primarily at lower half of obverse.
Beveled field indicated at the cap vee and Liberty's profile.
Weak die crack between LS4-LS5
Die marker - Long vertical polishing line lower right of bottom cotton leaf.
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