This is a Type B reverse correct?

morgansforever · August 12, 2013 9:36AM

If so, I just cherried myself. The E and S are separated and match the example in my CPG. Purchased from a small shop with trays full of Washies in 2x2's. I think I paid $6, liked it because of the toning and the die break through PLURIBUS.

Rampage · August 12, 2013 9:40AM

Yes, it is. Nice one.

LindeDad · August 12, 2013 10:36AM

Easiest pick up for me is that there are no arrow points on the B's.

coindeuce · August 12, 2013 10:47AM

<< <i>Easiest pick up for me is that there are no arrow points on the B's. >>

morgansforever · August 12, 2013 10:54AM

Checked the few Mint sets I have found another Type B. Now that I've gone through this process of discovery, I'll always be looking a little closer at silver Washies

coinsarefun · August 12, 2013 11:04AM

Awesome !!!

1tommy · August 12, 2013 11:17AM

Congrats on the 1956 B looks like a nice 65/66 and I also noticed the die crack line that runs thru pluribus and I have seen that on another 56 so that could be another die marker, will have to dig mine out of the SDB and look. Also a nice looking 1957 and this is a Great and Easy Short Set for Folks to put together... Enjoy

morgansforever · August 12, 2013 11:30AM

<<will have to dig mine out of the SDB and look.>>

I was aware of the different reverses, but for some reason I decided to have a closer look at that 56 still in the 2x2 sitting on my desk. As I went around the reverse with a 5x loupe, I noticed the spread between the E and S. Looked it up the rest is history. I will make an effort to visit that antique shop, with all the Washies in 2x2's tomorrow. They don't seem to mind me looking at stuff under a loupe

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harveypb · August 12, 2013 12:00PM

I went through all of my Unc 1956 Rev B pieces (32) some slabbed and some raw and 48 circs and I found 1 Unc
with a similar diecrack through PLURIBUS.

morgansforever · August 12, 2013 12:05PM

Awesome harveypb, guess that means these two were struck with the same reverse die. Is it me, or is the U of UNUM doubled?

harveypb · August 12, 2013 12:11PM

I had another look at the U in UNUM... Its not actually doubled.
My Sony Mavica camera thought it was doubled....

ProofArtworkonCircs · August 26, 2013 11:57AM

<< Easiest pick up for me is that there are no arrow points on the B's. >>

That sounds like a valid point to me, except some type G's (clad only on some 1968-1970) may show the same effect.
However I am much more impressed by the leaf to the left of the arrowhead tips jutting up above the arrowhead points. That is my favorite checkpoint and it is unique to the type B.
The gap between the leaf and points is filled in on a type B and almost so on a type G. The arrows on a type B are the worst for wear. Not only are the points duller, but the
barbs are apparently missing. However on a sharp specimen, you can see the barb is still there. However, its puny relief is overwhelmed by the gulf next to it. The type B was made by taking a type A hub and removing metal to increase the relief of the design elements. In a similar manner type G was made from a type F hub, but this time they did carve away the barb. All of this is most noticeable on the top barb.

edited to add "some" before "1968-1970"

coin4sale · August 26, 2013 12:50PM

one could always just check the A in DOLLAR. if the leaf tip is joined to the tip of the A it is a type B reverse.

This is a Type B reverse correct?

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