Is there an Overton variety 1809 Bust Half with what looks like partial rays over top of the Eagles

MrSpud

Is there an Overton variety of a 1809 Bust Half with what looks like partial rays over top of the Eagles Head? Like a series of raised parallel lines?

Numismanic

Overton 102 has some raised marks above the Eagle's head, is this the one you were looking for?

MrSpud

Yes, that is it! Thanks

Baley

so, what are the marks? misplaced dentils? clash?

Numismanic

<< <i>so, what are the marks? misplaced dentils? clash? >>



According to Heritage it is:

<< <i>A reeded clashmark struck below the scroll and a scalloped upper left point on the final star that both confirm this die marriage. >>

mozin

There does not seem to be concensus on what caused these strange marks. Many have studied them but there is no agreement on the cause.

CoinAddict

Very nice busties.