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CD 106 - Type II, Mold G3

Color: Lt. Blue Aqua
Base Type: CDP:n

 

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).

CD106 II G3fCD106 II G3.1fCD106 II G3.2f
Comparison of original II, Mold G3 (left), retooled II, Mold G3.1 (center) and II, Mold G3.2 (right).

Lettering Images:

mold number
Original Gayner mold number on reverse beneath D of MADE.

gayner version reverseLynchburg version reverse
Comparison of Gayner lettering (left) and Lynchburg version of the same mold (right).