1858 Half Dollar Error Coin

Ken1796

Hello To All ... Any thoughts for the below Half Dollar with Cud on Shield and the potential value for this coin? Thanks in advance.

ricko

@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

CaptHenway

That is a clash mark from the obverse design under the elbow and above the knee. Fairly common on Seated Liberty coins.

Ken1796

Please see below which brings me to a little confusion:

jmlanzaf

@Ken1796 said:
Please see below which brings me to a little

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.

yosclimber

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.

Ken1796

Thanks for the responses.

Catbert

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.