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. Die crack from 1 flag to bust point. Die crack from the denticles below the 9 into/thru both 0's.
Die crack from bust point to denticles below LS1.
Die crack across the base of the hair into the field.
Wreath clash at the cap vee.
Dense polish lines in the LIBERTY banner and in/around the cotton bolls.
Dense polish lines in the ear opening.
Clashed dies with faint partial incuse n of In from reverse next to Liberty's neck & partial incuse st of Trust from rev showing in right hair vee of lower hair edge. Some specimens show polishing lines in fields or double incuse n & st.
Die crack with several small breaks from the denticles above the U into the field and across the cap top.
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