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2 huge broadstrikes(actually die cap errors) I would like more info about.
TennesseeDave
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I saw these in an old thread a while back and was awestruck.I am unsure who originally posted them and hope they do not mind me using their pictures. I would love to find out more about these,such as rarity and possible value. Errors like these are absolutely as cool as they come in my opinion. Does anyone have any info on these two in particular?
1873-CC Seated half dollar:
1873 Trade dollar
1873-CC Seated half dollar:
1873 Trade dollar
Trade $'s
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They almost look like they are struck on a planchet that was too large for the denomination. I look forward to reading more about them.
Initial article
Followup
<< <i>I came across these in the collection of Dr. S. L. Lee held in the vaults of the Nevada State Museum during an internship in the Summer of 2008. Nobody knew they were there. They're currently #19 and #21 in Weinberg's "100 Greatest Errors" book.
Initial article
Followup >>
GEN for bringing them back from the depths of a museum basement.Who knows if they would have ever resurfaced again for the public to see.Lucky for the museum that you were an honest person.I would have loved to see the expression on your face when you found them.
edit:I just read the entire article about the discovery.It was a great story.Thanks!!!!!
Just ran across these amazing errors!
Are any coins like these in private hands?
Great background on Simeon Lemuel Lee! Here's just the briefest of excerpts:
And the PCGS slab from the follow up article:
a gr8 brockage!
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Glad you own it @afford! Love it!
Great errors and background story. Having read both articles I wonder why initially the coins were to be graded by NGC (ref. to in first article). Then in the second article it is stated they were submitted to PCGS. Were they graded by NGC first then "cracked out"?
Sweet !!!
Great article and amazing coins.... Makes one wonder what other treasures are hidden away in museums, attics or cellars....Cheers, RickO
Great stuff.
I would love to own them
BHNC #203
Here's an article with more info on afford's piece. The Stack's sale was guest cataloged by Carson City Mint expert Rusty Goe.
https://coinweek.com/auctions-news/error-coins-fascinating-multi-struck-and-brockage-1873-cc-with-arrows-half-dollar-being-offered-for-sale/