Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;howards, post: 3032137, member: 299&quot;]Additional info: There are 2 obverse dies and 2 reverse dies known for 1880 coins.&nbsp; They are not used in a mix and match fashion - there is a strict obverse/reverse pairing resulting in only two possibilities for the pairing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Only one of these pairs has a later die stage which includes the island reverse.&nbsp; It is always paired with the obverse that shows a repunched second 8.&nbsp; But the repunched 8 is not a marker that distinguishes between proof and business strikes - it occurs on both.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have seen a few older slabs with a non-island reverse slabbed as business strikes.&nbsp; That would not happen today.&nbsp; So, if you&#039;re lucky enough to have one of those, don&#039;t ever resubmit it![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in