1832 bust half lettered and reeded edge?????

Elem21wed

Here is an 1832 Bust Half O-102 with lettered and reeded edge. I have not been able to find any reference to pre-1836 reeded edge bust halves. Since I am not educated enough know if it is bogus, I am reaching out to the community. How does this coin look to you. The seller has good feedback, a return policy, and layaway. I would like to pick up this coin, but would like to know you opinions first.


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Chris

zap1111

The seller is known for specializing in the capped bust half dollar series. I bid on and received a very nice coin from him. He's a man of integrity. I would be very suprised if the coin was found to be ingenuine. It looks like an authentic, nice coin to me.

Check out the Overton/Parsley text "United States Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836" for great information on the series, as well as Edgar Souders "Bust Half Fever."

Watch out! It's an addictive series.
zap

123cents

Nothing unusual about this coin. Just your standard 1832 bust half with small letters. Rarity 1. This coin looks OK and I have nothing against this seller. The coin is just not rare as the seller might lead you to think.

Elem21wed

What is the population for 1932 bust halves with reeded and lettered edges?

Christopher

123cents

4,797,000.

slipgate

That is a beaut - I'm thinking of dropped the hammer on it so you better act fast!

guitarwes

Nice coin. I would buy from this seller.

edmerlr

Elem21wed:

I agree with Zap1111.

I am on a first name basis with the seller. He is indeed a man of integrity. ...and I also knew the previous owner of this coin (now diseased), he was a true expert on Bust Halves (He was one of the founders of the BHNC.).

The combination of experimental reeded edge combined with the edge lettering is standard fare on the 1832 Busties.

Following (for you and others to read) are the two pages of the Leaman/Gunnet treatise that dealt with and explained the Early Half Dollar edges and die sequences. (This study determined the emission order of the Bust Halves. ...and is a "must read" IMO for students of Bust Half die marriages and die states.)

You will find the experimental reeded edges on the Busties of the 1830's discussed on these pages:

(Enjoy! Regards, Ed R.)

DorkGirl

I love this seller's coins. I go to his website and drool quite often.

Elem21wed

I would like to thank you all for your responces. It is nice to see so many people give positive feedback for a seller. As I like to keep a list of sellers who have excellent business practices.

Christopher

AU58WALKERS

congrats on your new bustie!