Doctor Courteau first separates these into two grouping dependent
upon whether the V in PROVIDENCE is on-line with the I in the same
word (as does Charlton etal). Dr. Courteau identifies 16 different
varieties of group 1 (having the V on-line with the I) These are
(1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, 1e, 1f, 1g, 1h, 1i, 1j, 1k, 1l, 1m, 1n, and 1o).
Dr. Courteau identifies 13 different varieties of group II (having the
V lower than the I). These are 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f, 2g, 2h, 2i,
2j, 2k, and 2l. The token in the photo shews the V lower, thus we have
narrowed the search to varieties 2-2l.
Another primary diagnostic of Dr. Courteau concerns the letter F in HALF.
The F is either perfect or re-cut in full, or re-cut in half. What is being
described is an inner vertical of the cross-bar of the F. Some shew a normal
F, others (such as the excellent photo you provided) shews re-cutting above
and below the horizontal. The half cut only shews the upper section re-cut.
Varieties shewing the Perfect F are: 2, 2a, 2d, 2h, 2j, and 2l.
Varieties shewing the F half-cut are: 2f, and 2i,
Varieties shewing the F fully double-cut are: 2b, 2c, 2e, 2g, and 2k.
Now comes the harder stuff. The following are exact quotes of Dr. Courteau.
2b. Obv. The defect at right ceriph of V shows plainly. Top and bottom of
S in BAS of equal size, but defective at bottom. Ceriph of C in CANADA recut
inside, right foot of A [in CANADA] on line with that of N. Small spots in
the die close to dots around border, between the words UN and PROVIDENCE.
From perfect and broken dies; the crack extends from border touching S in BAS,
across man's body into the field above N in UN.
Rev. The middle cross-bar of F in HALF is entirely double-cut. Both points of
right ribbon are fully struck. Small period after PENNY. R. 6.
2c. Obv. Right ceriph of V defective. Top and bottom of S in BAS of equal size,
but defective at top, and its ceriph double-cut. Right foot of A on line whth that
of N. Top of S in SOU recut. In most instances with a die-crack from border through
S in SOU to man's left foot.
Rev. Middle cross-bar of F entirely double-cut. Both points of right ribbon fully
struck. Small period after PENNY. R. 3.
2e. Obv, Right ceriph of V in PROVINCE defective, bottom of C in same word unfinished.
Top and bottom of S in BAS of equal size. Right foot of A noticeably higher than that of N.
Rev. The middle cross-bar of F in HALF is entirely double-but. Both points of right ribbon
are fully struck. Small period after PENNY. R. 2.
2g. Bov. Small defect at right ceriph of V. Top and bottom of S in BAS of equal size.
Right foot of A a triffle higher that that of N. The second upright o N in UN has a miscut
ceriph at bottom. [this is a short line emanating from the base of the upright].
Rev. The upper leafless-stem of shamrock sprig is blocked. Middle cross-bar of letter F
double-cut. R. 1.
2k. Obv. The letter P in PRIVINCDE slants to the right, right ceriph of V defective.
double ceriph to top of S in BAS. Right foot of A a trifle higher than that of N. Small
period after last A. The top of S in SOU a trifle larger than the bottom, hence inverted S.
From perfect and broken dies. In the latter case two small cracks from border, one to the
right limb of you in DU and the other to the second A in CANADA.
Rev. The middle cross-bar of F is entirely double-cut. Both points of right ribbon fully
struck. Small period after PENNY. R. 3.
UGH...
We can eliminate 2c as the C in CANADA is normal, and the A is not noticeably higher.
We can eliminate 2g as the sprig is not blocked and the N in UN is normal.
I would have to compare this with my confirmed ensamples of 2b, 2e, and 2k to make
a positive attribution and these currently reside in the bank. By confirmed, these have
the diagnostic die-cracks. At present, I am leaning toward 2b. But I am not willing to
say for sure.
p.s. A nice XF 40.
doug
Posted 07/20/2016 9:09 pm
