The most dramatic Bust Half overdate still in the original holder from the 1940's, must have been owned by an old variety collector as the coin was attributed to Hazleton using an old fashioned fountain pen.
Haseltine #s haven't been used since before 1929, when Beistle was published. How many of you are aware that the good Captain pilfered the research of one J. Colvin Randall (of Randall hoard fame) and passed it off as his own?
Forgot to add images. These are pics of one of my favorites, an 1826 O.112. In the third edition of Overton, it is speculated that this die state may have existed. In so doing, the fact that a prime die state with no die chips filling N and S was listed in the first edition, is overlooked. In 1967, Al Overton was in a race to publish an updated text of half dollar die varieties, the first since Beistle in 1929. He won, but much information was included that was never checked. In subsequent editions, this information was left out if it hadn't later been verified.
Fast forward to 2006. Don once again includes the prime die state in the 4th edition, but includes the wrong images. Both 112 and 112a show the die chips that fill the N and top loop of S. But in any case, the first die chip that forms is never mentioned. That occured in the letter R. Check out these images.
New purchase for my 7070. Frankly, I just don't get this coin. I bought her as a VF, but the stars look like they were minted yesterday. Her face and bust are hardly there, but her hair and Liberty look unc. to me....bad strike? She is a pretty little thing though I'm trying out some new bulbs....
Photos a bit out of focus since I had to take the pix through the 2x2 holder (the holder is part of the pedigree for me in this case). Cladiator, you should recognize this die remarriage!
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<< <i>Oh how "pretty" I ain't got no friggin pretty coins!!! >>
Yes you do and you know it! lol
Edited to add: There ya go!
Fast forward to 2006. Don once again includes the prime die state in the 4th edition, but includes the wrong images. Both 112 and 112a show the die chips that fill the N and top loop of S. But in any case, the first die chip that forms is never mentioned. That occured in the letter R. Check out these images.
Do these sweet ladies look familiar, Cladiator?
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And very nice everybody!
Here's one more to add to the pile. Typical reverse weak strike on the eagle but still a looker.
<< <i>Cladiator, you should recognize this die remarriage! >>
Do I ever! Gad Zooks Barndog, schweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet~!
Herb
<< <i>reimaged this beauty last night. >>
"Sweet"!