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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;KBBPLL, post: 26501009, member: 104064&quot;][USER=82181]@samclemens3991[/USER] The easiest way to ID Rev1 versus Rev2 dimes is to look at the strong central vein of the left-most leaf. For Rev1 (left, below) it curves downward and intersects the overlapping leaf midway across that lobe. For Rev2 (right), the central vein is straight and emerges right in the notch between the lobes. Below are two F12 examples. The vein and notch are deep features and one of the last things to wear off a coin, so you can usually ID what type it is even in AG3 grades. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1689354[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>For confirmation you can also look at the corn kernels. For Rev2, there are 4 kernels in the space where there were 6 on Rev1, and they are more square and &quot;toothy.&quot;</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1689355[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Rev1 versus Rev2 really only matters for identifying the 1899 (P) early release of Rev2 anomaly (relatively uncommon, about 2% of the mintage) and the 1900-S Rev1 anomaly (also 2-3% of the mintage). </p><p><br /></p><p>To identify Obv1 vs Obv2, the cartilage in the center of the ear is best. For Obv2, it was changed to a strong straight rib in the middle of the ear. It&#039;s pretty easy to see this even in low grades. Other markers - Obv1 the ribbon touches the N in United, the leaves NW of the ear are rounded, the leaf directly below the last S in States is rounded and distant. Obv2 the ribbon no longer touches N, the leaves NW of ear are pointy, the one below S is pointy and close to the S. Yes, the bust is marginally farther from O on Rev2, but this is not readily discernible for most coins. </p><p><br /></p><p>Obv1 versus Obv2 so far only matters for 1901-O dimes, where the Obv1 anomaly is quite scarce. I have only seen one graded example in auction archives and a handful of badly worn raw ones on ebay. Two better raw ones I immediately purchased. </p><p><br /></p><p>If you look at my two full coin images above and compare the circled areas, you will see the differences. Once you get the hang of it, when searching coins your eye immediately goes to the left leaf vein for the reverse, and the central ear for the obverse. </p><p><br /></p><p>I love typing.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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