I have handled a total of 4 different Large Cent obverse die caps. The 3 different ones that I have posted links and pictures in this thread, and a fourth which is also dated 1856. It is not quite as deep as these three are, but is obviously an obverse die cap and I think it is in a NGC AU 58 holder. I will try to dig out images.
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I have handled a total of 4 different Large Cent obverse die caps. The 3 different ones that I have posted links and pictures in this thread, and a fourth which is also dated 1856. It is not quite as deep as these three are, but is obviously an obverse die cap and I think it is in a NGC AU 58 holder. I will try to dig out images.
That would be great Mike. I wasn't able to find a matching coin in the Heritage or Stack's archives. Please post if you find it.
That's INSANE and gorgeous! Ron Landis and Joe Rust are a great team!
I'll just have to ask how many strikes did it take???
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@TennesseeDave said:
Here's one that IIRC a forum member found while helping a museum do inventory. It was listed as a broadstrike, but it might be a die cap.
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How many Large Cent Caps are there? It's great to have your archives to keep track of these.
Is there a good census of these? Do error coin collectors do censuses? If not, it seems like a worthwhile endeavor.
1855 Large Cent - Error: Obverse Die Cap - NGC AU58BN - Ex. Mike Byers
This one last sold on Heritage back in 2004, a long time ago!
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I have handled a total of 4 different Large Cent obverse die caps. The 3 different ones that I have posted links and pictures in this thread, and a fourth which is also dated 1856. It is not quite as deep as these three are, but is obviously an obverse die cap and I think it is in a NGC AU 58 holder. I will try to dig out images.
That would be great Mike. I wasn't able to find a matching coin in the Heritage or Stack's archives. Please post if you find it.
Gallery Mint 1793 Flowing Hair CENT , A privately minted screw press die cap 1c replica.
I actually know how many capped die strikes it took to create it.
The Vine & Bars edge details preserved from correct first strike are awesome.
1/2 inch deep die cap walls
That's INSANE and gorgeous! Ron Landis and Joe Rust are a great team!
I'll just have to ask how many strikes did it take???
Also, is this a Lindy Special order?
Not a Lindy Special Order, instead was lucky owner's Special Order
As to strikes, I'd be cool with a few days of guesses.
Here's a clue:
I actually have all but 15 to 20 of them.
@Zoins said:
Ask Mr. Owl, for he is the wisest of us all.
Very cool.
Remember these two photos I posted above? Imagine having a full set of 1796 GMM coins that are all caps? That would be insane! Did anyone do it?
Wartime Die Caps
Here are two Civil War die caps that are really interesting!
Anyone know the provenance on these?
1863 Indian Head Cent - Deep Obverse Die Cap Error - Unique - PCGS MS65
1863 Indian Head Cent - Reverse Die Cap Error - PCGS MS66
Here's one that IIRC a forum member found while helping a museum do inventory. It was listed as a broadstrike, but it might be a die cap.
Very nice @TennesseeDave!
It's great to see these on large coins
I'm curious to hear what our experts say!
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The reverse should confirm . . . . . .
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That dime is pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry I never saw a pic of the reverse of the T$ error.
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1859 Indian Head Cent - Deep Dish Obverse Die Cap Mint Error - PCGS MS64 CAC EES - Ex. Rick Snow
Listen to Rick @EagleEye talk about this Deep Dish Indian Head Cent!
1864 Two Cent, Large Motto -- Obverse Die Cap
grade: NGC MS65 Brown
Here's a beautiful die cap.
Is there any known provenance for this?
Any guess on value?
@Zoins asked:
Wartime Die Caps
Here are two Civil War die caps that are really interesting!
Anyone know the provenance on these?
1863 Indian Head Cent - Deep Obverse Die Cap Error - Unique - PCGS MS65
Cert: https://www.pcgs.com/cert/24465654
Sale on August 6, 2020: https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-NKRCH/1863-indian-head-cent-deep-obverse-die-cap-ms-65-pcgs
Zoins- it was mine:
What a strike through about six planchets looks like.
Created obverse and reverse deep dish "die caps."
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