NewP: 1815 Bust Quarter - Opinions!

StopMotion

Hey Guys,
New purchase! Where I live any kind of Busties are hard to come by. Found this one for a reasonable price.
Was wondering if someone might be able to attribute it.
Thanks,
SM

Baley

I'm fairly certain it's a B-1.

Looks like a good details with marks and surfaces not too uncommesurate with grade.

careful, they're addictive

StopMotion

Thanks Baley! Do happen to know the rarity #?
They are addictive!!!
SM

Baley

The books not in front of me but I think it's like R1-R2, there might be about a thousand or so 1815s extant in all conditions.

Certainly rarer than any 2006W plat

NumisOxide

Not my series but...

G-4 details, lightly cleaned and scratched

coinlieutenant

I'm fairly certain it's a B-1.

LOL!!

I remember when you got me on that!! How we learn.

J

Cladiator

<< <i>I'm fairly certain it's a B-1. >>

RichieURich

Hi StopMotion,

Your 1815 quarter is a B-1. There is only one Browning variety for this date, so attribution is easy. The coin is an R-1, but this date has become a bit more difficult to come by lately. I'm not sure if it is because there are more Bust Quarter collectors (which is true) or whether some people just want a coin with the date 1815 without springing for the more expensive half dollar. There are 3 die states, but because of the wear inherent in this coin's grade, I can't tell which die state this one is. There are also two counterstamps that occur on some of the 1815's, an "L" or an "E" above the cap. The "L" counterstamp is rare but the "E" counterstamp is more common. There are several threads on the counterstamps, just search on that word. Hope this helps.

Cladiator

Here is the "E counterstamp" Rich mentioned. Coin is not mine, image from the Russ Logan collection B&M website.

Barndog

<< <i>Here is the "E counterstamp" Rich mentioned. Coin is not mine, image from the Russ Logan collection B&M website.

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is that from the B & M website or the Logan family website?

Cladiator

<< <i>is that from the B & M website or the Logan family website? >>

This one

Barndog

I believe that is the family web site. Drill down to the root address and you will find some nice stories and pictures of the Logan family.

Hyperion

oh crap barndog, you didn't warn me about the crappy midi file on the parent page....dam u !!!!!

StopMotion

Thanks for the replies, guys! The Logan's have Awesome collection!

Was wondering why some where Counterstamped, with the L & E?
Thanks,
SM

RichieURich

StopMotion, do a search on the word counterstamped, there are a couple threads discussing the counterstamps. The short answer is no one knows for sure, but there are several theories that have been discussed.

Cladiator

Counterstamp Thread

StopMotion

Thanks again for the links! That was a very interesting Read! It makes you wonder!!
SM

RichieURich

<< <i>Thanks again for the links! That was a very interesting Read! It makes you wonder!!
SM >>



Sure does, StopMotion. I and many of the Bust Quarter people think it is possible we will eventually find some documentation that will finally resolve the mystery of the L and E counterstamps on the 1815 and 1825/3 quarters.