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pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
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I aquired an 1853-o half xf on ebay the other day...well im looking this over and see on the reverse the ha in half is doubled
as is the talons and arrows and leaves.....is there a variety number for this example?
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  • kieferscoinskieferscoins Posts: 10,017 ✭
    Breen lists:

    "4839 Doubled rev. die. Very Rare. "gilhousen". 1006."

    That is all he says. Maybe somebody else here that knows more in this series can help. There are probably more updated refrences also.

    Cameron Kiefer

  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    oh it would be nice to see reference on this...where is bigtony when i need him. I will post pics saturdat or friday night...its real dramatic dobling on ha of half and the arrows, talons and leaves...rest seems fine.
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  • lathmachlathmach Posts: 4,720 ✭
    It sticks in my mind that there are 4 varieties of doubled reverse.
    I'm at work now, but I'll research it when I have a chance to at home and answer again when I know for sure.

    Ray
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    oh if ya could id appreaciate it...I will get a picture online asap, but prob not till saturday.
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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    ttt
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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    heres a scan of reverse...made small for sluths to look
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  • lathmachlathmach Posts: 4,720 ✭
    In March of 1999, Dick Osburn published an article in the Gobrecht Journal that listed 4 varieties of doubled die reverse 1853 Half Dollar.
    These were Philadelphia Mint coins, however.
    In the article he asks the readers if any has seen an 1853-O Half with doubled die reverse, and says he's heard a report of one.
    This could be rare.
    Contact Dick Osburn at osburnrk@mcleodusa.net.

    Ray
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    Ray

    thanks so much for the info...Im gonna try and contact him now.


    thanks so much image

    ray I sent a letter asking for help, I will advise as to how all this research goes, and thanks to all image

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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    ttt
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  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    the said coin is going to Dick Osborne for examination, ill let you know or he will what the dealio is image
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  • JimDJimD Posts: 77
    Threads like this make it worth the time sifting through all the junk. Eagerly awaiting the result of your find.
    I am no longer looking for an 1815/2
    myurl
  • pontiacinfpontiacinf Posts: 8,915 ✭✭
    thanks Jim, I will make all aware of the results, im sure Dick may have some things to say as well.
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  • lathmachlathmach Posts: 4,720 ✭
    Good Luck.
    Dick is very knowledgeable.

    Ray

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