CD 160 - Type II, Mold 10
* temporary photos
General Features: Reworking of CD 160 I, Mold 10 to reshape crown and wire groove. Lettering is generally strong with both rounded and triangular edges. On front, LYNCHBURG is strong with triangular edges and uneven letters, while the L logo is much weaker with rounded edges; H is slightly larger. Front lettering is about 6 mm from the base. On reverse, NO. 32 is weaker with 3 lower than 2; MADE IN U.S.A. is strong with triangular edges; S slants to the left. This mold was re-worked twice more to further reshape the crown top, CD 160 Type II, Mold 10.1, then CD 160 Type II, Mold 10.2.
Mold Number Location: On reverse below NO. 32
Lettering Images:
Comparison of the four versions of Lynchburg CD 160, Mold 10:
Type I, Mold 10 (left); Type II, Mold 10 (left center); Type II Mold 10.1 (right center), Type II Mold 10.2 (right).
Photos courtesy Andrew Gibson and Terry Drollinger
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