Classic Head half eagle variety question

Aegis3

John McCloskey, in this 1989 COAC paper, reports six 1835 half eagle varieties, listed as his 1-A, 1-B, 1-C, 2-C, 3-D, and 3-E. More recently, he has stated that there are eight varieties for this date.

AFAIK, one of these would be a 1-D variety, and an example was in the Bass II sale. However, I would like to know what the eighth variety is, how to identify it, and if there are any good photos of it anywhere. Any better photos of the 1-D variety would also be appreciated, and knowledge of any other varieties not listed in the above paper would also be helpful. (I am aware of the 1836 7-F variety, so that one isn't needed). And I do think there are a couple of people here who follow these things, so thanks in advance.

mcheath

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Aegis3

It's against my nature, but I'm ttt'ing this.

Nysoto

I don't have any other sources than the McCloskey half eagle study in the 1989 ANS publication on gold coinage, and the Bass II for quarter eagles. John McCloskey does intend to publish information on die varieties, but I don't know when. There was also an article in the 7/97 JRJ about the new 1836 half eagle.

Classic Head gold is probably the most understudied of all early US die varieties, which only makes it more exciting to collect. It would not be surprised if there are other undiscovered varieties. It is a good series to collect both denominations because of the few years they were minted.

Dennis88

There might be some information at the Bass museum page, but I'm not sure....

Dennis

Longacre

There is that new Danreuther (sp?) book on early gold varieties by Whitman. Probably some board member owns a copy and can email you that page or something. I am not sure if the book covers classic heads though. Unfortunately, I don't have the book.

RYK

I don't have the book.



There is that new Danreuther (sp?) book on early gold varieties by Whitman. Probably some board member owns a copy and can email you that page or something. I am not sure if the book covers classic heads though.

It does not cover the classic head series.

Nysoto

The Bass/Dannreuther book on early US gold die varieties is outstanding. The book covers the 1795-1834 "Old Tenor" gold, and unfortunately does not cover the Classic Head series.

Writersblock

So email McCloskey and ask him. His email can be found here. LSCC website

elwood

The Bass Auction descriptions have variety info.