1826 CBH is this considered an error coin?

Herb_T

The reverse of this 1826 CBH has the N and the first S with fill in them, this isn’t an attribute, so is this considered a mint error?

CaptHenway

Yes, the die chips are considered mint errors. However, they are very minor errors and not worth a premium as such.

Pnies20

This is an O-112a. A later die state. The prime has no chipping and in the 112 Intermediate state the S is filled but not the N. It’s just a progression of die use.

pursuitofliberty

And, in this case, while the most minor of mint errors makes for quick pick-up points for this Die Marriage, it probably is the least valuable for this Die Marriage for specialists of the series. Finding a 26-112 without one or the other (or both) would be the scarcer bird.

yosclimber

Specialists call this a die variety, more specifically a reverse die state.
All coins struck from these dies will show the same features (if not too worn).

The term "mint error" is best used to describe fairly unique features on coins that come from the striking process, or defects in the planchet. Such as an off center strike, clipped planchet, delaminating planchet, etc.

However, some people use the term "mint error" to describe both the above,
i.e. anything "non-perfect" on the coin as it was struck.
I prefer the more specific definition.

Herb_T

@Pnies20 said:
This is an O-112a. A later die state. The prime has no chipping and in the 112 Intermediate state the S is filled but not the N. It’s just a progression of die use.

I missed that on Busthalfaddicts site……duh!

Pnies20

There are several varieties with die chips in letters and numbers in the series. Some very rare.

Herb_T

@Pnies20 said:
This is an O-112a. A later die state. The prime has no chipping and in the 112 Intermediate state the S is filled but not the N. It’s just a progression of die use.

Ahhhh, I missed that on

drddm

There’s a great book out there called Bust Half Fever that I’m sure discusses die chips among other very interesting things about what happened to the dies during the minting of these cool coins.

Definitely check out the book if you have a copy 😉

Herb_T

@drddm said:
There’s a great book out there called Bust Half Fever that I’m sure discusses die chips among other very interesting things about what happened to the dies during the minting of these cool coins.

Definitely check out the book if you have a copy 😉

I looked in the Index and couldn’t find anything listed for “die chips” or “chips” but under “filled letter”I did find it as well as this coin referenced.