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 set at the Near position with first 0 doubled at inside lower opening as a curved bar.
Fine polish lines in the lower hair, wheat kernals/leaves, LIBERTY banner and in/around the cotton bolls. PUP in the LIBERTY banner of VERY thick polish lines in the RT.
Fine polish lines inside the ear opening.
Multiple fine polish lines in the field at various areas of the obverse.
Dense polish lines in the wreath bow opening, upper/lower tail feathers, below the two olives, in the olive branch leaves and the wing-neck gap. Good PUP in the wing-neck gap of 3 thick horizontal gouges.
Long die scratch above the first S of STATES.
Multiple fine polish lines in the field at various areas of the reverse.
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