Description: A strong Class I CCW spread shows on the 19 of the date, Lincoln’s eye, the lower ear, and the center fold of the vest.
Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: Two parallel die scratches run NW from the tops of the 1 and 9 to Lincoln’s beard. Short die scratches run NNE from the bottom inside of the 9. A die scratch runs SW to NE to the left of the top of the head. Obverse Stage B: A die crack runs WNW to ESE across the shoulder. Obverse Stage C: Earlier stage die scratches are now very weak. A die crack runs NW and then west from the eyebrow. Reverse Stage A: A short die scratch runs SW to NE to the left of the upper C of CENT. A short die scratch runs SSW to NNE to the left of the lower C of CENT. A short die scratch runs south from the bottom left of the C in CENT. Reverse Stage B: A small die chip can be found on the T of CENT. Reverse Stage C: Earlier stage die scratches are no longer visible. Two small die gouges can be found above the upper right wheat stem. A small die gouge can be found below the upper right wheat stem.