I am using a digital copy of the 1st-edition Newcomb book, so I am probably missing several varieties, but that is the best I have for sub-$50 (‘twas FREE!). Anyhoo, with that in mind, the closest I am getting is N-3b, or the 1851/81 with the 81 polished away (RARE die state). But that does not seem like an exact match (I could be wrong). I also has N4, 20, 26, 28, and 31 as possibilities, but I have systematically ruled them out based on various reasons (namely the distance between the 1’s and the denticles). Any insight you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated. @Conder101 @Moekeever @Marshall @Eduard
N31 also makes it confusing because it calls for the last 1 over the right of the denticle. N26 calls for the last 1 to be over the center of denticles. Plural denticles? Very small differences for sure.
Obverse 3 can be confirmed with the die break from the middle of the upper part of the 8 left though the 1 and left to the first denticle tip left of the 1. While I can't positively identify the reverse as Reverse C, I see nothing to rule it out either. This leaves it as N-3, in a later die state/stage. Of course, this is just my opinion. I'm using Noyes and I am unfamiliar with the late Dates. Interesting to note, searching for a State C example has proved fruitless. The "crack" I mentioned may be a flow line since it appears to be stronger on a couple of State B examples where remnants of the 8 1 remain and is not present on later State B examples with those remnants missing. I'm comparing it to the date close-up in Noyes which is described as State A/B and also shows the remnants of 8 1. This would not make sense if it were a crack, but would if it were flow lines or polishing marks.
I picked these up yesterday. I will just post them and see if anyone can confirm my attributions independently.
The 1798 is S-158. I know the reverse die crack anywhere. Tough R-4 variety. The 1800/79 is one of about a dozen possibilities that I do not know offhand.
1798 That's what I came up with. Reverse Die State C, but the Obverse diagnostic differentiating States A, B and C cannot be seen due to excessive wear. I believe the 1800 is also an R4 variety.
