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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I do see something near the ribbon, but to be the S-7, there should also be an MPD (base of a 1) crossing the 3rd pearl from the front: Photo credit: Rick Snow
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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there is another minor variety for 1883, S9 that has a misplaced 3 where the ribbon ends. My computer skills are limted , maybe DV Collector can post a picture of this variety. By the way, if you find the testicles I'm sure that is a variety that has not been discovered and is probably worth some money. LOL (In the future,I need to wear my glasses when I post)
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Pillar of the Community
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One more picture of what looks like a raised line running east from the 3rd pearl. The line has the appearance of a die gouge to me. 
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 I don't see the 1 either. If you compare the diagnostic pic, the 1 base should span the gap between the pearls and bust truncation. However, the mark near the ribbon is distinct. It could well be an uncatalogued variety. It's thought they tested die hardness in hidden areas, and the ribbon end is a common place for MPDs. For a small fee, Rick Snow will look at your coin, and if it's a new variety, you get credit in his variety guides.
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Valued Member
United States
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Scans and pics are always tricky, but from the pics, looks like the Snow-7, Nice find.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Hmm...I see the circled area. I probably erred in comparing this coin to a MS-grade example.
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Pillar of the Community
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I'm glad I went back up and re read. Was wondering about the MS64  I think it is just a normal coin. Couple of die chips and some polish lines so maybe a slightly used die. DentalTickles don't hurt. 
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Valued Member
United States
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Well, the reverse does appear to be wrong, but it sure does look like a miss placed digit. The first blow up pick sure seems to be Snow-7, for sure isn't snow-9. The olive leaves appear to be away, should be connected. It still could be an unlisted mpd, too hard to tell with out having it in hand.
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