Obverse & Reverse Type Explanation
Hub Types
1875-1876: A hodgepodge of different combinations. The only combo NOT represented is a type 2 obverse paired with a type 1 obverse.
1877-1878: Only combination was type 2 obverse and type 2 reverse.
Type 1 Obverse:
The type one obverse is most easily identified by the flag pointing to the left and three fingers on Liberty’s outstretched hand.
Type 2 Obverse:
The type two obverse is most easily identified by the flag pointing down and four fingers on Liberty’s outstretched hand.
Type 1 Reverse:
The type one reverse is most easily identified by a berry under the eagle’s right (facing) claw. Also, the eagle’s neck feathers are raised from the shoulder and the bottommost arrowhead is pointing between the 2 and 0.
Type 2 Reverse:
The type two reverse is most easily identified by the absence of a berry under the eagle’s right (facing) claw. Also, the eagle’s neck feathers are smoothly blended into the shoulder and the bottommost arrowhead is pointing above the 2.
