1812/1 Small 8 O-102a Capped Bust 50c - My latest newp

RB1026

I have been searching for an example of this date for a couple years that suited me and pulled the trigger on this one. It is graded VF35 and has a green bean as well. While it may not be for everyone, I love the dark tones and original "look" of the piece. The War of 1812 was truly America's second war for independence and this wonderful piece was there to see it. For me numismatics is largely about the history Take note of what appears to be a few small hits on the reverse rim. These are in fact the tops of the edge letters which were stamped off center on the edge and are biased to the reverse. This may be common or it may be unique (I am a novice in this area) but I find it appealing.

DIMEMAN

Nice coin. I love the old original crusty look on Bust coinage.

LVGT

That's a keeper. The edge lettering is interesting. I love the look of nice 35's in this series.

123cents

Nice CBH and a tougher variety to find.

MercCrazy

Beaut of a coin. Now cross it.

kaz

I really like it! Nice buy!

zap1111

Congrats on picking up a really nice and honest CBH, most likely with a story to tell. Thanks for sharing it!
zap

RB1026

Thanks for the feedback everyone! I am not an expert by any stretch in this series but this piece just caught my eye and I was hooked. I do in fact want to cross it but am on the fence. I am a TOTAL PCGS guy but am wondering if it makes sense (cost wise) to even mess with it. We'll see....

lava

As to your rim observations, it's not unusual.

RB1026

<< <i>As to your rim observations, it's not unusual. >>



Is there a generally accepted belief that these are either desirable, not desirable, or not a factor on a Capped Bust halves? I am not very familiar with the nuances of this series and would like to learn what the experts think about this.

OKbustchaser

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<< <i>As to your rim observations, it's not unusual. >>



Is there a generally accepted belief that these are either desirable, not desirable, or not a factor on a Capped Bust halves? I am not very familiar with the nuances of this series and would like to learn what the experts think about this. >>



Although some may not like them for esthetic reasons they are basically no factor at all. They are a normal part of the minting process caused when the blank planchet went through the Castaing machine slightly offline.

stman

Many times folks don't even see the indentation from the edge lettering as the slab ring covers it often.
Sometimes, when folks see them raw they call them rim dings because they're not used to seeing them raw.

For me, never was a factor whatsoever. Just goes with the times is all.