That would look so great with a vintage hole in it, then, maybe a lesser number of collectors drooling over it. But, alas, no such luck for me. It is a beautiful coin, I drool and fantasize.
Holed - Thanks. The real credit goes to Doug and Paesan, my friends who find the great majority of these wonderful coins for their collections. I'm just the messenger (and unprofesssional photographer).
learningcoins - Nice crusty, original half. Thanks for posting.
Mark - I have lots of barbers and some early type, but only a handful of seated halves and currently, no other seated coinage in my collection. I'm fortunate to be able to view the wonderful seated collections of friends.
An interesting 1850 half dime which appears to be a V5 obverse based on date placement and compass point above knee. However, no comment about die lines in Liberty's skirt (inset image) is mentioned and die cracks on reverse are not consistent with those described for V5 reverse. Any thoughts / comments appreciated.
It might be V7 LDS, because V7 is described (in Breen and Blythe) as having the V5 obverse with a reverse that has no die cracks. (Compare with V5 reverse cracks at ED to wreath).
However, your reverse does not have H joined to leaf as described by Breen.
And your reverse has several other die cracks:
T2 left top wreath, right top wreath
top of TES (like V2 and V6)
A2 to wreath
R in 2 places to wreath
left ribbon
And the clash between ME.
Best to check with MrHalfDime!
[1/2019 edit to add:]
The above discovery coin was published in an article by Ken Seholm in the Gobrecht Journal #130 (November 2017).
After a detailed analysis of several examples, I linked the reverse die to the V-2 in my 1850 attribution guide (2017-11-30).
Ex Simpson, the nicest he could obtain until the Gardner example became available. Now mine(this coin) is not as high a technical grade, but will put the eye-appeal against most any.
You're right, Jim... that's one heck of a Half Dime.
A friend just sent me another 1846 Half Dime in XF
to be graded and then sent to CAC. I like your's tons
more !!
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Jim - What a great looking key. Very glad to see you here on the seated thread.
Mark - This is a hard one to call without seeing the coin in hand, Things that MIGHT be an issue like color and surface quality could easily be misjudged in pictures.
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Ex Simpson, the nicest he could obtain until the Gardner example became available. Now mine(this coin) is not as high a technical grade, but will put the eye-appeal against most any.
A wonderful combination of beauty and rarity! My 1846 dime would like to be friends with this half dime and the other 1846 dime!
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Some real stunners being posted...
My newp for the ever expanding 1891 Mint Set....
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Voyaguer - What a beauty. You have amazing coins.
Mike - Congrats on the newp for your date set. Nice coin.
Holed - Perhaps Chittenden's birth date?
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Nice 73-cc quarter !!!
http://images.pcgs.com/TrueView/30402829_Large.jpg
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HandH - Good looking half dime. Thanks for posting.
semikey - Couldn't agree more. So rare, I think I'll post it again. From Doug's Iowa Collection, PC30 and now CAC'd:
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That would look so great with a vintage hole in it, then, maybe a lesser number of collectors drooling over it. But, alas, no such luck for me. It is a beautiful coin, I drool and fantasize.
Holed - Glad the artists and jewelry makers missed it.
Pics for this PM, newp into Doug's collection, PC45:
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Vern - You always post great coins.
PCGS XF45
Holed - Thanks. The real credit goes to Doug and Paesan, my friends who find the great majority of these wonderful coins for their collections. I'm just the messenger (and unprofesssional photographer).
learningcoins - Nice crusty, original half. Thanks for posting.
Pics for this AM, PC8
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Pics for this AM, newp into Doug's collection, PC35:
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Vern- u may post Doug and peasans pix but I bet you have a set of choice coins of your own.
Hoard the keys
Mark - I have lots of barbers and some early type, but only a handful of seated halves and currently, no other seated coinage in my collection. I'm fortunate to be able to view the wonderful seated collections of friends.
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Another 1891 Dime.... This one will eventually go to my Godchild...
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New Barber Purchases
It might be V7 LDS, because V7 is described (in Breen and Blythe) as having the V5 obverse with a reverse that has no die cracks. (Compare with V5 reverse cracks at ED to wreath).
However, your reverse does not have H joined to leaf as described by Breen.
And your reverse has several other die cracks:
And the clash between ME.
Best to check with MrHalfDime!
[1/2019 edit to add:]
The above discovery coin was published in an article by Ken Seholm in the Gobrecht Journal #130 (November 2017).
After a detailed analysis of several examples, I linked the reverse die to the V-2 in my 1850 attribution guide (2017-11-30).
Mike - She/he's a lucky child.
yos - What a great hobby.
Pics for this AM, PC40:
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Still looking for a holed one, anyone?
Holed - Can't recall ever seeing one.
Pics for this AM, PC20:
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Voyageur - Nice and original. Thanks for posting.
Pics for this AM, PC12:
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Voyageur - The shattered rev definitely adds character IMO. Thanks for posting.
Pics for this AM, PC40:
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I like low-mintage halves from the 1880's.
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
Just got this today from Northeast Numismatics. They're fabulous to deal with.
A Christmas present to myself..... PCGS F15
Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.
Overdate - Perfect looking VG half, thanks for posting.
ms70 - Good looking toughie, thanks as well.
Pics for this AM, good looking VG (IMO) from my collection, PC10:
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Here's wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.
Pics for this AM, from Elmo's collection, PC12:
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I love colorful toning!
Beautiful piece right there. Would look great here in Maryland lol.
Hoard the keys
semikey - really nice dime, thanks for posting.
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Here is the half dime to go with it.
Ex Simpson, the nicest he could obtain until the Gardner example became available. Now mine(this coin) is not as high a technical grade, but will put the eye-appeal against most any.
You're right, Jim... that's one heck of a Half Dime.
A friend just sent me another 1846 Half Dime in XF
to be graded and then sent to CAC. I like your's tons
more !!
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New Barber Purchases
Good morning everyone. Can I get some honest opinions on this double dime NewP?
Hoard the keys
Jim - What a great looking key. Very glad to see you here on the seated thread.
Mark - This is a hard one to call without seeing the coin in hand, Things that MIGHT be an issue like color and surface quality could easily be misjudged in pictures.
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Pics for this AM, PC50:
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Pics for this AM, PC58:
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Voyageur - nice looking half dime.
Pics for this AM, PC12:
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Nice coin! Undergraded in my opinion.
Beautiful Coin!
Tough date! Very nice for grade!
A wonderful combination of beauty and rarity! My 1846 dime would like to be friends with this half dime and the other 1846 dime!
semikey - What a wonderful toughie. Definitely your dime and Jim's half dime belong together as friends.
Pics for this AM, PC30:
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I picked up a 1887-S 10C F-119 MPD (unattributed) a couple weeks ago and thought that I would share;
According to Fortin: Comments: Obverse 18 can be easily diagnosed by an extra 1 digit punch in the shield. The flag of a 1 digit is clearly visible between shield lines #8 and #9.
http://www.seateddimevarieties.com/date_mintmark/1887s_119page.htm
(Images courtesy of robec)
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Voyageur - Nice 48-O.
oih8 - Neat cherry. Thanks for posting it here.
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