CD 106 - Type II, Mold G3
Features: Lettering is fairly distinct but weak with rounded edges. On reverse there is a circle blot-out beneath 1, and a clear Gayner mold number beneath the vertical stroke of D (see below). This mold was retooled twice, CD 106 II, Mold G3.1 to stregthen the lettering, and CD 106 II, Mold G3.2 to add a die stamped mold number.
Mold Number Location: On reverse beneath the vertical stroke of D (see below).
Comparison of original II, Mold G3 (left), retooled II, Mold G3.1 (center) and II, Mold G3.2 (right).
Lettering Images:
Original Gayner mold number on reverse beneath D of MADE.
Comparison of Gayner lettering (left) and Lynchburg version of the same mold (right).
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