Does this half dime look strange to anyone?

tmot99 · March 4, 2005 11:00AM

This is on the DLRC Richmond collection Auction. This looks strange. The dentils kind of disappear in spots. Almost like it is broadstuck.

What are your thoughts?

Cladiator · March 4, 2005 11:01AM

red x variety?

ms70 · March 4, 2005 11:03AM

Link to the big pic.

ss350camaro · March 4, 2005 11:03AM

The denticles on the reverse look all smashed ?

tmot99 · March 4, 2005 11:07AM

Ok, you all have been very helpful in showing I am an idiot when posting on here. But what about the dam coin?

ms70 · March 4, 2005 11:08AM

The head looks kinda more round than usual.

JrGMan2004 · March 4, 2005 11:25AM

Yes, it's a Seated Liberty!! OF COURSE it looks strange!! Ugly to boot!!

tmot99 · March 4, 2005 11:28AM

George, I was waiting for your comments..... Took you long enough.

Wondo · March 4, 2005 11:29AM

ex-jewelry perhaps?

JrGMan2004 · March 4, 2005 11:31AM

<< <i>George, I was waiting for your comments..... Took you long enough. >>

susanlynn9 · March 4, 2005 12:22PM

<< <i>ex-jewelry perhaps? >>

I think you hit the nail on the head. I could see that happening either when it was put into a bezel or removed.

ajc · March 4, 2005 12:36PM

The rim of the obverse between 9 and 11 o'clock looks odd to me.

RGT · March 4, 2005 12:38PM

I was guessing 1857 before I looked at the picture. It seems most half dimes from 1856-1857 come with weak dentils. No damage here, that's just they way they come.

mgoodm3 · March 4, 2005 12:51PM

Pretty common. I think they used the dies until they wore out. I have one with a similar look (1856). the rev has had so much die polishing that the leaves on the wreath are starting to disappear.

mrdq · March 4, 2005 1:31PM

I'd bet a pile of money PCGS wouldn't slab a coin with Jewelery damage on it.

Conder101 · March 5, 2005 4:53AM

Normal. I've seen many like that.

MrEureka · March 5, 2005 5:07AM

Here's another:

Does this half dime look strange to anyone?

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