The obverse has lower loop of 8 partially filled and minor rim breaks over stars 3 through 6. The reverse has a retained cud through tops of ED.

In Volume 1, Issue 3 of the Journal, Bill Fivaz named this variety the "retarded" 1834 half dime. The author described the method of die sinking that produced this blundered date. In the next issue, Volume 2, Issue 1, Michael M. Hall responded with further information, noting that the first reference he had found in print to mention this blundered date was an article by Doug Winter in 1984.