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An Overton set of 1820 capped bust halves.....Post your 1820 CBH if you got one

drddmdrddm Posts: 5,358 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 13, 2024 5:42AM in U.S. Coin Forum

In the CBH series, 1820 has the third lowest mintage with only 751,122, behind the 1815/2 and 1807. It has just 8 different Overton die marriages, with the O.107 being the toughest to find as it’s an R5. It also has quite a few different varieties making it even more interesting and challenging to assemble, including two different die marriages with overdates, the 1820/19 square base 2, and the 1820/19 curl base 2. It has a die marriage with a curl base 2 and a small date, two different die marriages with a knobbed square base 2 and a large date, two die marriages with no knob and a square base on the 2 but with a large date, and the toughest die marriage to locate which also has no knob, a square base on the 2 and a large date but missing the right serifs on the A’s and the left serifs on the E’s on the reverse. If all these different varieties weren’t enough, the final die marriage for the year, the O.108, also has a doubled die reverse, made from hub doubling, which can be seen on the left wing, talons, claws, leaves, berries, and arrow heads.

I recently and finally found the last die marriage I needed to complete the 1820’s, the O.106.
And so, here are all eight die marriages in order. Comments welcome...Enjoy!

Feel free to post an 1820 CBH if you have one!!!

1820/19 Square Base 2, AU58, O.101

1820/19 Curl Base 2, AU58+ CAC, O.102

1820 Curl Base 2 Small Date, MS63 CAC, O.103a (Ex. McClerg, Queller)

1820 Square 2 Large Date Knob 2, AU55 CAC, O.104 (Ex. Peterson)

1820 Square 2 Large Date Knob 2, AU58+, O.105a

1820 Square 2 Large Date No Knob, AU58 CAC, O.106 (Ex Pugh, Hamilton)

1820 No Serif’s, AU55, O.107 (Ex. Sears)

1820 Square 2 Large Date No Knob, MS62 CAC, O.108 (Ex. Eliasberg)

Dave

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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,445 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Tough coins, and all in gorgeous condition - well done!

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  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice.

    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • Manifest_DestinyManifest_Destiny Posts: 6,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice!

  • VictaVicta Posts: 33 ✭✭

    Very tough die marriage set to complete, even in lower grades. To see them together in such choice condition is pure eye-candy. Well done!!

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 28,339 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice, that's what we strive for

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,347 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They all look like early die states. The stars aren't bleeding into the rims. That's what I like!

    All glory is fleeting.
  • Pnies20Pnies20 Posts: 2,301 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @drddm Love the Eliasberg 108. Do you know who owned it prior to Eliasberg? Was it owned by Clapp?

    BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.

  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Stunning set, congrats!

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

    My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress

  • psuman08psuman08 Posts: 330 ✭✭✭✭

    Spectacular group of 20s. Thanks for sharing

  • LJenkins11LJenkins11 Posts: 778 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great collection of coins!

  • BikergeekBikergeek Posts: 416 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What a gorgeous run of coins!

    New website: Groovycoins.com Capped Bust Half Dime registry set: Bikergeek CBHD LM Set

  • lilolmelilolme Posts: 2,655 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Coolness factor.

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=_KWVk0XeB9o - Ruby Starr (from 'Go Jim Dandy') Piece Of My Heart
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    https://youtube.com/watch?v=D0FPxuQv2ns - Ruby Starr (from 'Go Jim Dandy') Maybe I'm Amazed

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  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,358 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for all the kind words. As anyone who has tried to put together a set of anything knows, it’s truly a labor of love trying to find just the right pieces.

    I’ve been fortunate in acquiring many of these coins, and am grateful to all those who have helped me assemble them.

    @Pnies20 Thanks, but unfortunately my 108 was not described in the Eliasberg catalog as having any provenance, so definitely not part of the Clapp collection. I’ve always wondered where it came from prior to getting into Eliasberg’s collection, however I doubt I will ever be able to get that info.

    Dave

  • jacrispiesjacrispies Posts: 936 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Totally crazy! You have a great eye and patience to wait for the best coins. Thank you for sharing!

    "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,616 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice coins.

  • CapstickCapstick Posts: 263 ✭✭✭

    Very nice Dave! All stunners

  • logger7logger7 Posts: 8,522 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very choice and pleasing Bust halves!

  • kazkaz Posts: 9,173 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Lovely set, thanks for sharing!

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,320 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Beautiful Busties! 😍🤩

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 6,930 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Congratulations on the 106 Dave!

    That is an AMAZING run of 1820's!! <3<3<3

    Heck of an accomplishment!!!


    “We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”

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  • fiftysevenerfiftysevener Posts: 908 ✭✭✭✭

    What a gorgeous look. Has JA seen those yet ?

  • EastonCollectionEastonCollection Posts: 1,392 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your taste for CBH are right on and consistent with my taste. You are a coin connoisseur and should be very proud of your collection! You tha Man!

    Easton Collection
  • RobertScotLoverRobertScotLover Posts: 943 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Stunning mini as well as difficult set

  • brianc1959brianc1959 Posts: 350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice - and also helpful. I was using your set to attempt an attribution of my sole 1820 half, and I've narrowed it down to either O.104 or O.105. Unfortunately, I can't tell them apart - can you give guidance?

  • coin22lovercoin22lover Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭

    That's incredible. Does your O-104 have any trace of the crack through IC?

  • coin22lovercoin22lover Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭

    @brianc1959 said:
    Very nice - and also helpful. I was using your set to attempt an attribution of my sole 1820 half, and I've narrowed it down to either O.104 or O.105. Unfortunately, I can't tell them apart - can you give guidance?

    The best way to tell is the spacing at 50 C on the reverse. Compare them and you'll see!

  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,723 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Awesome set! Any nice 1820 will get my attention.

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  • jayPemjayPem Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow Dave!
    1820 is certainly a special year for CBH!

  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @brianc1959 said:
    Very nice - and also helpful. I was using your set to attempt an attribution of my sole 1820 half, and I've narrowed it down to either O.104 or O.105. Unfortunately, I can't tell them apart - can you give guidance?

    Check out the T to I relationship on the reverse. On 104 the left sides of both are in line; on 105 the i is centered under the right side of the T,

    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,358 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 13, 2024 2:12AM

    @coin22lover said:
    That's incredible. Does your O-104 have any trace of the crack through IC?

    Thanks. I don’t believe so. The late die state, O.104a is hard to find.

    Dave

  • Pnies20Pnies20 Posts: 2,301 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @brianc1959 said:
    Very nice - and also helpful. I was using your set to attempt an attribution of my sole 1820 half, and I've narrowed it down to either O.104 or O.105. Unfortunately, I can't tell them apart - can you give guidance?

    The way I do it is to look at the D in United on the reverse.

    The D on the 104 looks like it’s “falling off”. Here’s a pic of both the 104 and 105 reverse.

    BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.

  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OKbustchaser said:

    @brianc1959 said:
    Very nice - and also helpful. I was using your set to attempt an attribution of my sole 1820 half, and I've narrowed it down to either O.104 or O.105. Unfortunately, I can't tell them apart - can you give guidance?

    Check out the T to I relationship on the reverse. On 104 the left sides of both are in line; on 105 the i is centered under the right side of the T,

    Yup. Very simple. O.104 and O.105 below.
    Lance.

    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,294 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry, I can't post one. You've got them all :blush:

  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 19,969 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nice set of 1820s. Here's mine (O-105)

    John
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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,445 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My relative lowball, but still attractive O106, and thanks @drddm for your information via pm:

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  • jacrispiesjacrispies Posts: 936 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I've shared this one before but this is my 105, struck three times and counterstamped.

    "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
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    JRCS #1606

  • oldUScoinsoldUScoins Posts: 243 ✭✭✭✭

    Here is a recent purchase for me:

  • Pnies20Pnies20 Posts: 2,301 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Since everyone is posting 105s

    BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.

  • JonBrand83JonBrand83 Posts: 480 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very impressive, beautiful coins too!

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  • Herb_THerb_T Posts: 1,739 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 13, 2024 7:48PM

    No serifs

  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,358 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great coins, everyone! Keep posting them.

    @jacrispies Wow, super cool find!! <3

  • psuman08psuman08 Posts: 330 ✭✭✭✭

    O-105a w/ poor yellow True View

  • psuman08psuman08 Posts: 330 ✭✭✭✭

    O-106

  • SouthcountySouthcounty Posts: 653 ✭✭✭✭

    Seated Half Collection
    Seated Dollar Collection
  • BigMooseBigMoose Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭

    My 3----
    cert#25648124 O.103
    cert#25241740 O.105
    cert#25241742 O.102

    TomT-1794

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  • BigMooseBigMoose Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭

    Sorry as I am computer challenged.

    TomT-1794

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  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 14, 2024 1:52PM






    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
  • OKbustchaserOKbustchaser Posts: 5,485 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 14, 2024 1:50PM

    double post

    Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.

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