Obverse 9

This die features a misplaced 8 high in the denticles below the date. The misplaced 8 is even with the tops of the denticles, and has a well-rounded top that curves down on both sides.

Misplaced 8 high in the denticles

Close-up of misplaced 8

In a late die state, this obverse develops a rim break below the date

Rim break under the date

Date Position: M 2, 0.55 mm

Reverse H

This reverse exhibits a high filled mintmark with a minor repunched S/S. Repunching is most obvious in the lower left and upper-right serifs.

Filled Mintmark, Minor S/S

There is also a diagonal die line below the eagle’s right (viewer’s left) wing.

Diagonal die line below the eagle's wing

Late die state breaks

Comments: This die marriage is popular for building a die crack progression set. This is the only use of these obverse and reverse dies.

Scarcity: A common die marriage. Coins with advanced die cracks are difficult to locate.
Rarity rating: R-2.