1886/86 S $5 Liberty Repunched Date
defcatnumismatics
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Good afternoon, everyone.
Came across this 1886 S $5 Liberty (PCGS MS62+) and noticed it has what looks like an RPD (RePunched Date). Seems to be similar to the variety listed over at NGC's Variety Plus (VP-002).
Since it's not an EXACT match for the variety over at NGC, was curious if anyone here collected/has researched $5 Liberty die varieties and could offer their knowledge for an attribution.
Probably going to post it over at CONECA to see if anyone there can add their thoughts.
Thank you!
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It looks like a pretty good match to VP-002.
Both under digits are in the same position and the date position is the same.
Thank you for your reply!
According to their Census, there are only 2 graded examples (an AU50 and an MS63) - wonder if their reference photo is just a later die stage where the first date punch has worn off/broken off in the center?
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Die varieties can and do change with die wear.
FWIW, I do not remember ever seeing this repunched date during my professional life.
To be fair, I didn't know the variety existed before today, either - until I looked at the coin under a loupe.
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I love half Lib overdates & RPDs, the 81/0 was my first gold coin. Cool find
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