 1794 LM.3 (R-4). 1 under right center of curl, two inner berries, one outer under left wing. A solid About Uncirculated with respect to wear, but there is evidence of ancient gentle cleaning that can be detected on either side. Toned a lovely deep gray with traces of lustre on the reverse. Examination finds several tiny ticks on Liberty's neck and cheek, plus another below her chin in the field. There are, however, no adjustment marks, scratches or other problems which are so frequently found on these tiny silver pieces.
This is a late die state for the pairing, with the obverse showing a die crack that extends from the rim through the sixth star, the back of Liberty's head, and on to the rim through the 'E'. On the reverse, there are several die cracks often seen on this variety, including one from the rim through the 'R' of AMERICA, the leaves and the eagle's tail. This crack is met by another that runs from the rim to the right stem end, continuing up the eagle's tail, breast and left wing, further touching the left branch of the wreath above the 'D' of UNITED (the portion of this crack into the left wing is not reported in the Logan-McCloskey reference). The final die crack extends from the rim through the lower left tip of the eagle's wing, through the pair of leaves below the wing, and continuing up to the eagle at the junction of its wing and breast.
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