CD 281 - Mold 7
*this pieces has slight base damage
Features: Lettering is strong and even with rounded edges; both front and reverse lettering are considerably off center to the left in relation to the top groove. NO. 181 is located on top of dome; it is much shallower and partially recessed. On reverse, M is cut over a previous N (see below); top of S is larger than bottom. Mold number is very weak. On some oieces s series of faint horizontal tooling marks are visible on the lower 12mm of the skirt. This mold was reworked to add a top wire groove (CD 306, Mold 7).
Mold Number Location: on reverse to the left of MADE.
Lettering Images:
Detail showing M cut over previous N.
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