Why not call the 1807 Draped Bust Half Cent an 1807/7?
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Is it because it is the only die match? I would still think that it should be called an overdate. I would appreciate your advice.
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While this is not really my series I think the reason is because it is not an overdate; it is a repunched 7.
I also believe these anomalies (repunched devices) were much better accepted as the norm by early numismatists; i.e. not needed to specifically identify every "third repunching" of a device, but only to use as a die marker. Since it was not an overdate and is the only known die for the date, it was never specifically noted as part of the 1807 ledger.
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I agree with @pursuitofliberty... A repunched number... not an overdate. Would have to be a different numeral... IMO... Cheers, RickO
You could say the same for the 1805 C-1
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
the 1847/sm. 7 Large cent is technically a repunched number as well, I see it listed all the time as an overdate though...
I guess there is not a huge distinction between the 2 in a lot of peoples minds
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