What's up with this Capped Bust Half?

Blackhawk

Take a look at this 1812 half dollar. What's going on with it? Is this a die variety or some sort of die break, etc.?

1812 Half Dollar

lordmarcovan

Maybe a lamination or similar planchet flaw. My first thought was a clashed die, as I had an 1811 half with strongly clashed dies, but surely that can't be the case with this one.

lordmarcovan

Edit that- I just saw the reverse. More likely, it's a damaged coin.

Dabigkahuna

At first I thought it was big ol' die clash but the reverse makes me agree with Rob...damaged.


Larry

MrEureka

Looks OK to me.

Nysoto

This is 1812 O.106, which has a huge reverse die break that is less visible in the center. Looks like rim damage between star 11 & 12, but it could be a planchet flaw. This is a scarce R.3 variety, but R.3's are not scarce enough to command a rarity premium.