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Can anyone help me with the die variety on this 1837 Half Dime. PCGS EF-45. I have Parkinson’s and it’s really dong a number on my vision. Any help would be appreciated
Your 1837 is V-3 in Valentine's book, but will be V-1a in the new attribution guide.
The pointed top 1 narrows it down to V-1, V-1a, V-2.
The big bump on the leaf left of E of AMERICA is the marker for V-1a/V-3.
Sorry to hear about your Parkinson's - that can be very tough.
Hopefully you will still get many good years, though.
I enjoy attributing half dimes, so if you have more that you need help with, please post up!
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@Mr_Spud said:
Just got this one from Mrs_Spud for our 27th anniversary 🌞
Nice V-3 (original Valentine number) or V-1a (new number).
Has the "Tall pointed 1" in the date, and the die pits (raised bumps) in the leaf under ER of AMERICA.
Here is a re-displayed post of the other three double dimes to go with the '76-P above...
@sedulous said:
Three different twenty-centers... all I need now is the 1876-P in VF... does anyone have a decent 1876 double dime in VF? or maybe should I be asking, "do they exist?"
Tim
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Yours has that perfect, I call it "antique silver". Dirty, but not dark original look. It is really a pleasure to find coins that have this original look IMO.
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My pocket piece.
Can anyone help me with the die variety on this 1837 Half Dime. PCGS EF-45. I have Parkinson’s and it’s really dong a number on my vision. Any help would be appreciated
Your 1837 is V-3 in Valentine's book, but will be V-1a in the new attribution guide.
The pointed top 1 narrows it down to V-1, V-1a, V-2.
The big bump on the leaf left of E of AMERICA is the marker for V-1a/V-3.
Sorry to hear about your Parkinson's - that can be very tough.
Hopefully you will still get many good years, though.
I enjoy attributing half dimes, so if you have more that you need help with, please post up!
Interesting counterstamp on this one
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nice show-stoppers!
does the half have polished drapery or re-engraved?
I think you’re referring to the drapery at the elbow (?) that is hardly even there- I think it’s from polishing/die lapping.
I’m actually going to cross over a bunch of coins after FUN- a dozen or so- and will post the results- these two are among the group I have in mind.
My 1883 PR 64 CAC
Floridafacelifter - good luck with the cross, I hear things are pretty tight now.
My latest, thanks Doug, P58:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Some nice coins there from the late Jim O Donnell, and there not cleaned
Here’s another one I just picked up🌞
Mr_Spud
I have seen this coin on several occasions. Just a freak to survive in that condition. Nice pick up Vern.
Thanks Jim.
Just passed under my camera, P40:
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Vern, What kind of budget are we talkin' to hold a collection like this? So great! I need a higher paying job.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Tim - the 77-CC isn't mine. It just stopped by for a photo.
Here's another, that did the same, P15:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
A couple of AU details:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
Easily one of my top five favorite coins in my collection. A bucket list coin and something I am not likely to sell for 20+ years.
Galleria Unique was a boutique shop run by Larry Whitlow in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
It is Green CAC now.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
My latest:
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Just got this one from Mrs_Spud for our 27th anniversary 🌞
Mr_Spud
NLH
End Systemic Elitism - It Takes All Of Us
I remember Galleria Unique. Bought a 20-D Walker in 63 from them in the early 90's. Wish I still had it.
Pic for the day, raw:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
A common date but one that just spoke to me.
Nice V-3 (original Valentine number) or V-1a (new number).
Has the "Tall pointed 1" in the date, and the die pits (raised bumps) in the leaf under ER of AMERICA.
Thanks @yosclimber
Mr_Spud
Something different. Nice workmanship.
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
Neder - neat.
Raw:
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A G4 that circulated very gently in its day. This is the seller's picture.
Barberian - just the way a G-VG should look, IMO.
One that passed through recently, P40:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
This newp completes my basic four-piece Twenty Cent / Double Dime set in VF.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Here is a re-displayed post of the other three double dimes to go with the '76-P above...
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
One more new purchase 🌞
Mr_Spud
PC40:
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XF40
This one I sold. It was a really neat love token pin.
Really neat pin, Tyler.
Don't think this one's been posted before, P20:
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Love that look Vern. Very nice.
One that passed near the camera, N40:
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It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
New acquisition from GFRC auctions - PCGS AU53.
This quarter is awesome! Great purchase!
Here’s a new one I just purchased 🌝
Mr_Spud
Yours has that perfect, I call it "antique silver". Dirty, but not dark original look. It is really a pleasure to find coins that have this original look IMO.
Tyler
PC63:
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Yolo
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/date-sets/hashtags-prefect-coin-grading-service-1879/album/7621