U.S. Centennial Independence Hall w Trees So-Called Dollars Star and No Star Varieties HK-27 HK-27a

Zoins

I just got back the PhotoVision for my HK-27a / SH 2-46 "No Star" variety so I thought it was worth comparing it with the HK-27 / SH 2-45 "Star" variety.

The star is near the bottom edge on the bell side of the medal.

Of note, there's a significant difference in the crack in the bell on these varieties, with the crack being much longer on the star variety.

1876 Centennial Small Liberty Bell With Star / Independence Hall With Trees - Bronze - HK-27, SH 2-45

1876 Centennial Small Liberty Bell No Star / Independence Hall With Trees - Bronze - HK-27a, SH 2-46

ricko

@Zoins .... Very nice. Looks as if two different dies were used for the Liberty bell. Independence Hall and the Liberty bell are neat to visit - such history. Cheers, RickO

gumby1234

I like the NGC photo. I have one for one of my coins and it looks exactly like the coin in hand.

Zoins

@ricko said:
@Zoins .... Very nice. Looks as if two different dies were used for the Liberty bell. Independence Hall and the Liberty bell are neat to visit - such history. Cheers, RickO

Thanks @ricko! The Liberty Bell sides are definitely struck from different dies which can be seen from examining the bell crack, star and location of the word THEREOF.

I agree they are wonderful places and artifacts to visit from our history!

Zoins

@gumby1234 said:
I like the NGC photo. I have one for one of my coins and it looks exactly like the coin in hand.

Their photos are improving which is good for the hobby!

I still wish they would list them on Cert Verification.

Glen2022

nice. I like the contrast on the no star version.

Flatwoods

Nice medal and pics. I like the Photo vision.
Wish they were public though.

Zoins

@Flatwoods said:
Nice medal and pics. I like the Photo vision.

Thanks! Some of them come out nicer than others and this is one of the nicer ones.

Wish they were public though.

I agree. I've purchased a few things with PVs (as seen on Heritage) and it would be nice to have access to the images.

I think it's useful for them to hear why it's important. I talked to a person at ANA and I got the feeling that they didn't understand the use case.

Flatwoods

@Zoins said:

@Flatwoods said:
Nice medal and pics. I like the Photo vision.

Thanks! Some of them come out nicer than others and this is one of the nicer ones.

Wish they were public though.

I agree. I've purchased a few things with PVs (as seen on Heritage) and it would be nice to have access to the images.

I think it's useful for them to hear why it's important. I talked to a person at ANA and I got the feeling that they didn't understand the use case.

At least you talked to somebody! I have been trying to reach both major graders about issues with no success.

Zoins

@Flatwoods said:

@Zoins said:

@Flatwoods said:
Nice medal and pics. I like the Photo vision.

Thanks! Some of them come out nicer than others and this is one of the nicer ones.

Wish they were public though.

I agree. I've purchased a few things with PVs (as seen on Heritage) and it would be nice to have access to the images.

I think it's useful for them to hear why it's important. I talked to a person at ANA and I got the feeling that they didn't understand the use case.

At least you talked to somebody! I have been trying to reach both major graders about issues with no success.

I happened to be at ANA, so I had a captive audience while doing my submission

I also had a submission go to our hosts which is in imaging now. Hope to have the TrueViews soon.