THREE CENTS, RED. DIE 3.
"THREE" in square label with a diagonal line across each corner called "K Ends."
8-1/2 loops on left; 9 loops on right.
This die appeared in July, 1853, and exists on note and letter size envelopes. The former is extremely rare. Mr. Harrison, who has carefully studied this die, found two heads of Washington (XIII and XIV). He states, however, that: "in the heads in relief there is only a slight difference in the arrangement of the hair, which is of no practical use, as in most specimens of this series the head is so lightly impressed that it is impossible to detect any differences." Realizing how difficult it is to get a fine specimen of this die, the writer tried his best to obtain a clear impression, and the drawing shows that the search has not been in vain.
HEAD XIII.
Two small side-locks. (For further description see Head XIV).
Variety 1.:—"C" of "Cents" low.
HEAD XIV.