1854-O Half Dollar Strange Star 11

EASilver

Has anyone seen this strange star? There is no mention in the Wiley & Bugert book. It's definitely not a late-die state star drawn to the edge. Perhaps it's some punching error?

seatedlib3991

I was not aware the 1853-1855 book was out. james

seatedlib3991

I cannot find it in the online book reference list at the LSCC. do you have an alternate source? James

LJenkins11

Possibly WB-53? Could you please post the reverse?

seatedlib3991

Ah I missed it was an O.

EASilver

Ah, it's a cud! (WB-53). Thanks @LJenkins11 My Wiley-Bugert book is from 1993. I assume there is a newer edition? Here's the reverse:

yosclimber

@EASilver said:
Ah, it's a cud! (WB-53). Thanks @LJenkins11 My Wiley-Bugert book is from 1993. I assume there is a newer edition?

Yes, and it's free online:
http://old.lsccweb.org/BillBugertBooks.php

EASilver

@yosclimber Thanks! 🙏

PerryHall

@EASilver said:
Has anyone seen this strange star? There is no mention in the Wiley & Bugert book. It's definitely not a late-die state star drawn to the edge. Perhaps it's some punching error?

Looks like it may be a die crack that appears to extent a small distance beyond the other side of the star.