1858 Half Dollar Error Coin
Ken1796
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Hello To All ... Any thoughts for the below Half Dollar with Cud on Shield and the potential value for this coin? Thanks in advance.
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Ken1796
Posts: 145 ✭✭
Ken1796
Posts: 145 ✭✭
Ken1796
Posts: 145 ✭✭
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@Ken1796 .... A cud is found at the rim, as a result of a die break. I cannot determine exactly what that issue may be, could be a retained struck through or PMD... Can you provide better pictures please? Cheers, RickO
That is a clash mark from the obverse design under the elbow and above the knee. Fairly common on Seated Liberty coins.
Please see below which brings me to a little confusion:
What confusion?
If it's an interior die break, it carries no premium. If it's a clash as per @CaptHenway, it carries no premium.
You can tell the difference by whether the object is raised or incuse and whether it lines up with a design element in the obverse.
Sometimes an interior die break carries a premium;
it depends on collector demand for die states.
I agree it's a clash mark in this case.
I checked the first 32 1858 halves on ebay, and found 4 with a lighter version of the clash,
and 2 with a possibly heavier clash like yours, but in lower grade.
Note how the clash continues lower down, above the claw.
Here's one in AU-55.
Thanks for the responses.
The harsh cleaning and heavy wear on the coin will be a greater impact on its value.
Edited to add: if this image is a scan then perhaps I’m misinterpreting whether it’s been cleaned.