1808/7 bust half Prime Die State
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Can any of my bust buddies help me out? Overton says "die cracks are usually visible", but I've never (until now) seen one without the cracked obverse. A couple of BHNC guys have told me the same. Neither Rutherford (Draped and Capped Bust Half Dollars Prices Realized) or Herman (Auction and Mail Bid Prices Realized) list any as having sold. Are they really that scarce or is it the opposite that there are enough not to bother to break out a Prime designation?
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
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Have you checked really, really closely for any signs of the cracks? That's a pretty heavily toned coin, and they could be covered up with the patina.
Early American Copper, Bust and Seated.
Here is is as a negative.
That's an interesting animal. Not sure I know the answer, but no die cracks is considered pretty rare on a 101.
Dave @drddm or Lance @lkeigwin ??
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Todd - BHNC #242
Cool! I've never seen one. It is thought to be an R7 die state, possibly.
Nice catch!
Lance.
Good comment, I don't have one, nor have I seen one
BHNC #203
I have never seen the prime die state. According to my notes, it's "estimated" to be an R7
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Very cool, and extremely rare as a prime.
I, too, have never seen, or heard of, a 1808 O.101 without any die cracks.
Congrats on a great pickup!
Dave