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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12281 Posts	Posted 01/02/2025 12:34 pm @Morgans Dad: I apologize for the delay in responding, I was taking a little bit of a breather for the holiday and was not diligent in looking for questions. Rather than create something derivative from my various references, I quote from Q. David Bowers' Commemorative Coins of the United States: A Complete Encyclopedia - a book I would definitely recommend! Regarding the Lafayette varieties: "Obverse 1: With a small point on the bust of Washington. The tip of Lafayette's bust is over the top of the L in DOLLAR. AT in STATES is cut high. "Obverse 2: With left foot of the final A in AMERICA recut, and with the A in STATES high. Second S in STATES repunched (this is diagnostic). "Obverse 3: With AT in STATES recut and the final S low. The letters F in OF and LAP A YETTE are broken from the lower tip of the crossbar and to the right base extension, and AMERICA is spaced as A ME RI C A. The period after OF is close to the A of AMERICA. The tip of Lafayette's vest falls to the right of the top of the first L in DOLLAR. "Obverse 4: With C in AMERICA repunched at the inside top (this is diagnostic). With CA in AMERICA differently spaced from the obverses just described. "Reverse A: With 14 long leaves and long stem. Tip of lowest leaf over 1 of 1900. "Reverse B: With 14 shorter leaves and short stem. Tip of lowest leaf over space between 1 and 9 in 1900. "Reverse C: With 14 medium leaves and short, bent stem. Tip of lowest leaf over 9 in 1900. "Reverse D: With 15 long leaves and short, bent stem. Tip of lowest leaf over 9 in 1900. "Reverse E: Tip of lowest leaf over space left of 1 in 1900." Hope this helps! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
TinyRetreat Valued Member United States 345 Posts	Posted 01/04/2025 12:52 am In an auction setting, I'm probably waiting for a better example. My 1 example, is not a better grade but having acquired it from a friend makes it a keeper for me. Report this Post to the Staff
Morgans Dad Pillar of the Community United States 5615 Posts	Posted 01/04/2025 02:20 am Commems, I am Very appreciative and Thrilled to learn these traits and Subtle nuisances.. Thank You for Always being there to Help educate and Share, MD Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12281 Posts	Posted 01/04/2025 2:37 pm Quote: Thank You for Always being there to Help educate and Share You're welcome! Happy to help! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
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