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Finally got my last 1827 half
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It barely makes Good and has graffiti dating from the year 1845. It cost me solid XF money (Plus my max bid was almost twice what I got it for). But it is the last (achievable by me) die marriage for my 1827 set. It's estimated that only about 35 or so examples exist in any grade--most of which are damaged. I've been looking for an affordable O-144 for the last 19 years.
Many of you know that I am "kinda" nutty about 1827 bust halves--okay, so "kinda" doesn't cut it. This one will probably be the last one I ever buy since the last 3 remaining die marriages for the year are all high R-6 (O-137), R-7 (O-148) or R-8 (O-149) coins.
Many of you know that I am "kinda" nutty about 1827 bust halves--okay, so "kinda" doesn't cut it. This one will probably be the last one I ever buy since the last 3 remaining die marriages for the year are all high R-6 (O-137), R-7 (O-148) or R-8 (O-149) coins.
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
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In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
I was hoping for gold but silver will do. There are only 3 gold Half Eagle varieties/die marriages from 1837 and all are scarce but not impossible.
As to indidual questions...
Braddick, The dies on this coin are not that different from the other 27 obverse and 33 reverse dies used in 1827. It is the combination of any 2 particular dies whch form the 49 different die marriages for the year.
Tom, The inscription in the upper right field reads "Cadet Robertson 1845. In the left (behind Liberty) Roberston is repeated.
A note: As gentlemen military cadets were expected to never be completely without funds. Thus it became a common practice to carry a pocket piece--often from one's birth year. A search of West Point archives comes up with Beverly Robertson--born June 1827, appointed to USMA1845, and graduated class of 1849. He went on to become a CSA general during the Civil War. One has to wonder if this was his coin.
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<< <i>My thanks to all who commented. I enjoyed the search as much as the finding. As for the graffiti, I kind of like it too. It lends a sense of history to what is otherwise simply a worn out old coin.
As to indidual questions...
Braddick, The dies on this coin are not that different from the other 27 obverse and 33 reverse dies used in 1827. It is the combination of any 2 particular dies whch form the 49 different die marriages for the year.
Tom, The inscription in the upper right field reads "Cadet Robertson 1845. In the left (behind Liberty) Roberston is repeated.
A note: As gentlemen military cadets were expected to never be completely without funds. Thus it became a common practice to carry a pocket piece--often from one's birth year. A search of West Point archives comes up with Beverly Robertson--born June 1827, appointed to USMA1845, and graduated class of 1849. He went on to become a CSA general during the Civil War. One has to wonder if this was his coin. >>
How could it be otherwise? Great coin and awesome provenance. Huge congratulations! Missed the post first time around
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Just because you now own all the 1827 CBH marriages you wanted to own, does not mean you cannot upgrade most of the more common marriages. Your wife will think you have lost interest in the 1827s, if you do not look for upgrades.
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<< <i>I do not like graffiti, but this one I could live with.
Just because you now own all the 1827 CBH marriages you wanted to own, does not mean you cannot upgrade most of the more common marriages. Your wife will think you have lost interest in the 1827s, if you do not look for upgrades. >>
A 4 yo thread, but I have to confess that yes, I have continued to buy 27's--not even as upgrades sometimes. I'm sick.
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<< <i>I do not like graffiti, but this one I could live with.
Just because you now own all the 1827 CBH marriages you wanted to own, does not mean you cannot upgrade most of the more common marriages. Your wife will think you have lost interest in the 1827s, if you do not look for upgrades. >>
A 4 yo thread, but I have to confess that yes, I have continued to buy 27's--not even as upgrades sometimes. I'm sick. >>
It's The Fever
So you're missing the O.148 and O.149? Maybe the O.137? Some accomplishment!
Sheridan Downey had a nice O.144 at this summer's ANA. I shot it for him in early July. I don't recall what it went for. Maybe you saw it?
Lance.
Tom
So I'm guessing you need the O.137, 48, and 49? The 136 and 148 are pickable if you're lucky, but the O.149 falls under the same category as unicorns, jackalopes, and the Loch Ness Monster.