Possible overdate? Am I seeing things??

MS67

Hi Everyone,
Was just scouting some things on E-bay and ran across this 1826 Capped Bust Half Dollar AU50. Look at the date. I swear I see a 3 in between the 2 and the 6 like its an overdate.? Your thoughts?

Happy Labor Day!!

BAYOUBENGAL

Need to see the reverse to be sure....

MS67

Here's a capture of the reverse. What is it specifically your looking for on the reverse to indicate an overdate?

BAYOUBENGAL

Sorry 67, my feeble attempt at being funny, fortunately there are a lot of experts (I am not one) who will know. Best of luck..

MS67

Haha, shows what I know. I see there are many Overton varieties in the series but I'm not familiar with them so I guess I need to do some research. Just looking at the picture sure looks like a shadow of a 3 there.

derryb

what looks like a three is in the wrong position for a 1923 coin

MS67

Yes, and the 3 itself doesn't look like a 23's 3. Some strange toning/shadows. Well at least I learned all about Overton's great book on all the varieties. Was surprised by the actual number of overdates in the series.

ricko

Just based on the picture (which is not crisply focused), I would say it is a case of pareidolia. Cheers, RickO

Jimnight

lkeigwin

Sorry...no overdates in 1826. FWIW, that is an O.117.
Lance.