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Jamaica: Laureated Head of Queen Victoria
Proofs
2d Design Die Proofs
Eight states of the head design exist.
1st State
The first three states have uncleared surrounds at various stages.
5th State 6th State 7th State
lip reshaped. Shading reduced.
8th and Final State
The Final state has lighter shading on the neck.
Two Die Proofs with “BEFORE HARDENING” are known,
both dated Aug. 29 1860.
