Dies 1 to 10.
The ten die varieties are divided into three groups by drawing a straight line along the outside of the downward stroke of "T" of "THREE".
1) Line cuts through "S" of "CENTS" (Var. 1, 2, 3, 4).
2) Line goes to right of "S" (Var. 5, 6, 7).
3) Line goes through right lower curve (Var. 8, 9, 10).
It should be understood, however, that the above line prolongation is only tentative, not absolute, and can only be relied upon in a general way as certain specimens will be found which will vary from it to a greater or less extent.
Description of Dies.
Variety 1:—"T" a considerable distance from upper left curve. "TH" widely spaced, but "HR" near and "R" the highest letter. "RE" wide at top. "EE" wide. "CE" wide at base. "EN" wide. "NT" wide at base. Lower curves deep and far from "C" and "S".
Variety 2:—"T" near curve, and "T" and final "E" below level of "HRE". "TH" near, "HR" near, but "RE" and "EE" wide at top. Upper curves are frequently much deteriorated. Lower left curve far from "C". "CE" and "NT" wide at base. "TS" near. Lower right curve near "S".