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.
First 8 doubled on top surface inside and bottom outside of lower loop, and left inside and right outside of top loop. Second 8 has bulge at top left outside of lower loop.
Pitting over most of the devices.
Very fine polish lines in front of Liberty's eye.
Gouge at the top left seriff of the R and the top right seriff of the E of LIBERTY.
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