Question about Half Cent

Furtrapper

The attached is my first half cent. Is the reverse of the half cent typically off center?




Any help would be appreciated.

Ron

RotatedRainbows

I think you mean rotated not off center. Yes most early dates (pre 1850) are seen with minor die rotation in the 10°-20° range. Pieces with major rotation over 90° are a little tougher to find but still do not carry large premiums.

Furtrapper

RR

Thanks for the help!

Ron

Shoedog

good looking first half cent.the rotation adds interest.Cool.

Donovan

The reverse definately has a slightely misaligned die, which is common on pre 1836 coins.

HalfCents

Ditto to what Donovan said. ALL of my middle dates and most of my early dates have some degree of "rotation".

Very nice coin, BTW. Thanks for sharing it!!!

Tom

Donovan

<< <i>Ditto to what Donovan said. ALL of my middle dates and most of my early dates have some degree of "rotation".

Very nice coin, BTW. Thanks for sharing it!!!

Tom >>



Rotation and misalignment are two different things.

dorkkarl

that coin's well w/in the norm.

K S