diff --git a/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp b/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp
index 00bae374..131f56a4 100644
--- a/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp
+++ b/src/cryptonote_core/blockchain.cpp
@@ -984,9 +984,9 @@ bool Blockchain::validate_miner_transaction(const block& b, size_t cumulative_bl
     // to show the amount of coins that were actually generated, the remainder will be pushed back for later
     // emission. This modifies the emission curve very slightly.
     CHECK_AND_ASSERT_MES(money_in_use - fee <= base_reward, false, "base reward calculation bug");
-    base_reward = money_in_use - fee;
     if(base_reward + fee != money_in_use)
       partial_block_reward = true;
+    base_reward = money_in_use - fee;
   }
   return true;
 }