Shot for a friend, this particular variety has a bold MPD that extends into the field. It's quite easy to spot under a loupe (white arrow). But I also captured an 6/6--subtle but clearly there if you look closely (black arrow). Currently, this variety is listed as the Snow-15 (MPD only) and Flynn's MPD-008. In the future, I think the RPD will be listed too.
Well sure--it's nothing like the MPD. But since my photo will probably be posted to this attribution site, one might as well mention it--at least to confirm the variety? We'll see...it's not my call.
But it's two varieties in one ....thus you may be wrong Frank! And what matters is that it exists . .... so be ready for a nice slice of PIE! Humble pie....
Yep--it's at least a confirming marker for the variety. Also, if you look through the Snow guides, you'll find some RPDs with their own #s that are nearly as subtle. I know, because I've been studying/photographing them. Here's just one example, Snow-37 (RPD-036). There are actually more subtle varieties--and even harder to photograph.
KurtS, nice pick up. Minor RPDs like this are sometimes polished out or deteriorate over time to where they can't be seen on later die states. That might be why it does not appear as prominently in the original file photo - that and the lighting angle. I want to double check it under the scope before attributing. The RPD is not very exciting by itself, but this is one of the best MPDs for 1906 and a very fun variety.
