Obverse 1

The 1 in the date is noticeably closer to the denticles than the rock.

Low date closer to denticles

Date Position: M 4.5, 1, 0.65 mm

Reverse A

A minor doubled reverse die, most easily seen in the legend at the base of the letters and the crossbar of the A in STATES.

Minor doubled die reverse

In weakly struck or worn examples the separation may not be visible, but thicker crossbars will be noticeable.

Worn coin showing thick crossbar

A die crack forms from the tip of the eagle’s left wing (right-facing) to the S in CENTS.

Die crack forming from wing to S in CENTS

Comments: This is the only use of this obverse die and the first use of the reverse die. The reverse is different than either of the reverse dies used in 1875. This die marriage was used for both proofs and circulation strikes.

Scarcity: Very scarce and easier to find as a proof coin than as a circulation strike. This die marriage represents about 10% of known circulation strikes. Rarity rating: R-4.