I commented on this in the variety thread and thought I'd add it here. I think the most underrated seated quarter variety which no one recognizes is the 1876-cc reverse of 73. It's the exact same reverse as the 1873-cc no arrows (5 known) and the only other use of that reverse, making it possible to complete a Carson City reverse die collection, which I don't think anyone has ever done. It's easily recognizable because the first C is to the left of the arrow. Although the 1876-cc quarter is common, this variety is quite scarce, representing maybe 2% of 1876-cc quarters.
Although I grew up in Virginia (or perhaps because I grew up in Virginia), I am no fan of the Confederacy.
But I find the history of this coin, and this particular variety, to be fascinating.
Meet the 1861-O seated Liberty half dollar. First struck while the USA controlled the New Orleans mint; then (using silver planchets belonging to the USA), Louisiana continued to strike the issue, when they "seceded" from the union; then struck by the "Confederacy" when they pretended to form a government. So the same coin was issued by three different entities claiming independence, and the right, all from the set of dies then at the mint, and from the planchet supply there.
Some incredibly tedious, and exhaustive, work about 20 years ago enabled numismatists to determine, definitively, which issuing authority issued some of those coins.
There apparently are only several hundred straight-graded copies which were certainly issue by the Confederacy. This is one of them.
I recently purchased a group of mostly 90% "junk" silver coin (and pretty-well picked over for anything good already).
But one coin in a separate holder was this 1876 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Nothing special, but I was able to buy it for a reasonable price (well under $100). I am wondering about the die gouge across the lower shield and gown. I do not have a Seated Liberty Half Dollar variety reference. Is this a listed variety and/or a variety that anybody would care about ?
@dcarr said:
... I am wondering about the die gouge across the lower shield and gown. I do not have a Seated Liberty Half Dollar variety reference. Is this a listed variety and/or a variety that anybody would care about ?
This variety/die state is not listed in the 1993 Wiley-Bugert book.
The more recent references are the Bugert (free) PDF books, but his complete Philadelphia volumes currently end at 1873. http://www.lsccweb.org/BillBugertBooks.php
I checked the archived Gobrecht Journals and did not see it listed.
Most of the published varieties for 1876 are RPDs, MPDs and a DDR.
I got a bump from 12 to 15 on this one. The 49-o is one of my favorite dates. No mintage figures exist. They are included with 1850-o but estimated at 16,000. I think it's a bit more common than 16,000 would suggest. Total PCGS pop is 120 which undoubtedly includes regrades, including mine, and they tend to be skewed toward the lower grades. It's the most expensive New Orleans quarter through VF30 but the 42-o sm date is more expensive in higher grades.
I didn't know but I just found it in a reference. I won't spoil it and will wait for others to chime. My initial guess at the year was one year off and based on another seated series known for a year with a lot of shattered reverses.
@Manifest_Destiny said:
A major rarity in the quarter series, although not all that popular.
Really nice 1840-o Drapery Large O! Probably rarer than any of the cc mints as an issue. Once saw one of these unattributed on Ebay, but so did a lot of other people
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That's one rare bird.
You publish the Half Dime Attribution Guide? Thanks for your efforts! I reference it frequently.
Yes. I'm glad you like it!
I need to add some new years to it!
One of my favorite Seated dollars. Tough coin.
That's a nice original dollar!
1855/54, WB-102, XF40, mintage 759,500, R4+ in XF/AU. Until Bill Bugert finishes and releases an updated register this is still listed as WB-102.
Here's at least a high AU 1855/854 that sold on eBay for only $333 recently.
I commented on this in the variety thread and thought I'd add it here. I think the most underrated seated quarter variety which no one recognizes is the 1876-cc reverse of 73. It's the exact same reverse as the 1873-cc no arrows (5 known) and the only other use of that reverse, making it possible to complete a Carson City reverse die collection, which I don't think anyone has ever done. It's easily recognizable because the first C is to the left of the arrow. Although the 1876-cc quarter is common, this variety is quite scarce, representing maybe 2% of 1876-cc quarters.
That's an awesome rev of 73! Mine is F-VF, being graded right now so we'll see where it lands.
Nice 7 o'clock die crack on the reverse.
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Wow, the 1841 V-9 with the stepped vertical crack!
That's quite a find, as it is one of the elite 8 that are "Great but too rare for the Top 100"!
I noticed there is a post on the LSCC Forum which says it has the same dies as V-8, so when I catch up,
perhaps it will be redesignated V-8b.
That's a tough one with lotsa luster! Rarest s mint for all grades combined.
What a wholesome 1870-cc! A gorgeous collector coin! One of the top missed dates in a collection from this series.
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Although I grew up in Virginia (or perhaps because I grew up in Virginia), I am no fan of the Confederacy.
But I find the history of this coin, and this particular variety, to be fascinating.
Meet the 1861-O seated Liberty half dollar. First struck while the USA controlled the New Orleans mint; then (using silver planchets belonging to the USA), Louisiana continued to strike the issue, when they "seceded" from the union; then struck by the "Confederacy" when they pretended to form a government. So the same coin was issued by three different entities claiming independence, and the right, all from the set of dies then at the mint, and from the planchet supply there.
Some incredibly tedious, and exhaustive, work about 20 years ago enabled numismatists to determine, definitively, which issuing authority issued some of those coins.
There apparently are only several hundred straight-graded copies which were certainly issue by the Confederacy. This is one of them.
@JBN
Yum !
What a sweet 73-S!
A very underrated date, IMO.
I recently purchased a group of mostly 90% "junk" silver coin (and pretty-well picked over for anything good already).
But one coin in a separate holder was this 1876 Seated Liberty Half Dollar. Nothing special, but I was able to buy it for a reasonable price (well under $100). I am wondering about the die gouge across the lower shield and gown. I do not have a Seated Liberty Half Dollar variety reference. Is this a listed variety and/or a variety that anybody would care about ?
This variety/die state is not listed in the 1993 Wiley-Bugert book.
The more recent references are the Bugert (free) PDF books, but his complete Philadelphia volumes currently end at 1873.
http://www.lsccweb.org/BillBugertBooks.php
I checked the archived Gobrecht Journals and did not see it listed.
Most of the published varieties for 1876 are RPDs, MPDs and a DDR.
A major rarity in the quarter series, although not all that popular.
Another scarce variety.
First two in the set.
One of many tough 1840's Philly issues to find in nice original mid grade. Many are harder to find than New Orleans issues but priced much less.
Type collector, mainly into Seated. Young Numismatist. Good BST transactions with: mirabela, OKCC, MICHAELDIXON
I got a bump from 12 to 15 on this one. The 49-o is one of my favorite dates. No mintage figures exist. They are included with 1850-o but estimated at 16,000. I think it's a bit more common than 16,000 would suggest. Total PCGS pop is 120 which undoubtedly includes regrades, including mine, and they tend to be skewed toward the lower grades. It's the most expensive New Orleans quarter through VF30 but the 42-o sm date is more expensive in higher grades.
Did someone mention Phillly?
p62
p55
Now has a CAC sticker.
Nice 82! Those are tough mid grade!
Agree. 82 is a tough coin. here is my 1887 quarter. 45 CAC
I'm going to start posting images of quarters in my raw album. Hope you all enjoy them! Here's my 1844-O, VG-10..
Fairly unique reverse, let's see how quickly the sharps can determine the year.
Nice one. I know the year but won't spoil the mystery.
Nice job with the lighting angle to highlight the die cracks.
Steve Crain liked this one so much that he had 7 examples in his collection!
Of course, he was studying the die states.
I didn't know but I just found it in a reference. I won't spoil it and will wait for others to chime. My initial guess at the year was one year off and based on another seated series known for a year with a lot of shattered reverses.
1842 V2?
Very close, it's the V-1a.
Doh! Guess I lose as attribution isn't horse shoes or hand grenades.
Really nice 1840-o Drapery Large O! Probably rarer than any of the cc mints as an issue. Once saw one of these unattributed on Ebay, but so did a lot of other people
I'll take a "schmear" of Philly please!
Here's the 1846 quarter in my album, F-12. Pix courtesy Barberkeys...
It's been a challenging year so far for me, but this 1855/54 in F12 for $79 BIN puts me in a better mood.
AU58 CAC
"Why waste time learning, when ignorance is instantaneous?"- Calvin and Hobbes
This is my first MS seated coin I've purchased. Its a little hazy near the date.
1884 25C MS64 PL