What's the MOST DRAMATIC variety for each series?...post a pic...I'll Start...

keyman64

This would largely focus on coins featured in the Cherrypickers' Guide.
If there is a strong case for 1, 2, or maybe 3 in once series, please feel free to post them.

For Mercury Dimes it has to be the 1942/1 FS-101. Here is a nice close up of the variety from CoinFacts.

DIMEMAN

kaz

In trade dollars, the 1876-cc DDR is pretty strong, but I don't have a closeup of mine. the 1878-S DDR is a good one, too:

fcloud

Greg, some may disagree. Although the 1942/1 is easier to see, the 1936-S FS110 stirs up the crowd everytime it is brought up. Enjoy this image of an MS66FB example.

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messydesk

1888-O VAM 4 "Hot Lips" Morgan dollar.

JRocco

DIMEMAN

Here is what I think should represent the Seated Dimes.

Overdate

keyman64

That 1873 DDO Shield is amazing. I think Realone has a very nice example of that one if I do recall correctly.

keyman64

Overdate: I have to say the 1955 DDO has you beat pretty bad.
65+RD

DennisH

Sorry John, but the most dramatic variety for the Morgan series is the 1888-O VAM 1B Scarface:

Caleb

For Kennedy half dollars, I would say the 1967 SMS DDO-006. Even thou PCGS only list it as a "Minor Variety"

drddm

For Capped Bust Half Dollars, I would imagine that the 1817/3 qualifies for MOST DRAMATIC.

After all, trying to hide a 3 under a 7.......c'mon, what were the mint workers back then thinking




Close up photo (courtesy of JRocco)

kaz

how about the 1805/4 draped bust half? that's pretty dramatic:

WaterSport

Seldom seen, EDS 1929 S/S Lincoln.

WS

okracer

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DIMEMAN

There is a really neat 1906-O Barber Dime with a repunched date PLUS 4 or 5 digits (MPD) in the dentils. I have the coin in AU53 but no pics.

It is in the CPG if you have one of those.

DennisH

Here's a Darkside coin for some extra flavor (1967 "Diving Goose" dollar, the famous and popular product of after-hours mischief at the Mint. Canadian authorities were not amused.)

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ldhair

I think this is the most dramatic for the FE.

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JRocco

Not sure if it's the most dramatic, but it's pretty dramatic.
1795/1795 3 leaf Flowing Hair Half

notwilight

This thread is pointing out the fuzziness in the definitions of variety, die state, and error. --Jerry

DIMEMAN

Jerry - I think every thing you listed falls into the variety catagory.

Overdate

<< <i>Overdate: I have to say the 1955 DDO has you beat pretty bad. >>


Yes, but my 1960-D is a *Lincoln Memorial* cent. Totally different series!

coinman23885

For the Buffalo Nickel, I would have to say that the 1916 DDO is the most dramatic variety.

mkman123

great thread! Makes me want some of the coins posted!

TwoSides2aCoin

rec78

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I wish you were right but it is only unfortunately a clash in the end and that doesn't make sense as the most dramatic variety, seriously though I wish it were because I got me some amazing clashes.
Edited to add: hey I woul dlike to be mistaken, can someone prove me wrong once and for all regarding clashing >>



I agree that this is the most dramatic for the FE cent because it is clashed with a liberty seated half dollar. That is what makes it so neat. I have one of these that I nearly sold a while ago on ebay-I learned of this die clash while my auction was going on, so I stopped the auction and kept it.

Bob

rec78

For seated half dollars I nominate the 1844-O DDO.

STONE

<< <i>For seated half dollars I nominate the 1844-O DDO. >>


Oh, you mean this

ldhair

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I wish you were right but it is only unfortunately a clash in the end and that doesn't make sense as the most dramatic variety, seriously though I wish it were because I got me some amazing clashes.
Edited to add: hey I woul dlike to be mistaken, can someone prove me wrong once and for all regarding clashing >>



I agree that this is the most dramatic for the FE cent because it is clashed with a liberty seated half dollar. That is what makes it so neat. I have one of these that I nearly sold a while ago on ebay-I learned of this die clash while my auction was going on, so I stopped the auction and kept it.

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Realone, Cherrypicker's Guide list it as a variety so I'll probably keep calling it a variety.

rec78, you almost have it right. This one is actually clashed with the obverse die from the Liberty Head $20 gold piece, S-7.
There are two other types. S-9 with half dollar clash and S-8 with the quarter clash.
The 1857 quarter can also be found clashed with the FE cent die.
Cool stuff to me.

joeykoins

I would say, any coin that doesn't need a loupe, has to be called "dramatic". So the one that posted the famous 55 double die Lincoln, would be hard to top! but I would also, include the "wide a.m." series. Such as the 98,99,2000(also 96) Lincolns.Think of It. with the naked eye, these can be found. How in the world can the mint,make such a error? Let's see,these are the Proofs and these are the Business strikes. The worker must of been blind or blind drunk to make this mistake?Dramatic!

STONE

<< <i>I would say, any coin that doesn't need a loupe, has to be called "dramatic". So the one that posted the famous 55 double die Lincoln, would be hard to top! but I would also, include the "wide a.m." series. Such as the 98,99,2000(also 96) Lincolns.Think of It. with the naked eye, these can be found. How in the world can the mint,make such a error? Let's see,these are the Proofs and these are the Business strikes. The worker must of been blind or blind drunk to make this mistake?Dramatic! >>


Ummmm, would do you think the mint REALLY cares??? And who would really think to check the difference of the separation of letters,
unless of course there were strict guidlines saying "if the AM touch its such-and-such a strike, and if they are separate they are the other
strike"! Doubtful!

Besides, a 1-2mm difference in separation between the A and the M is not very dramatic. I can think of dozens more interesting varieties
in the Lincoln series which trump this.

LeeBone

joeykoins

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<< <i>I would say, any coin that doesn't need a loupe, has to be called "dramatic". So the one that posted the famous 55 double die Lincoln, would be hard to top! but I would also, include the "wide a.m." series. Such as the 98,99,2000(also 96) Lincolns.Think of It. with the naked eye, these can be found. How in the world can the mint,make such a error? Let's see,these are the Proofs and these are the Business strikes. The worker must of been blind or blind drunk to make this mistake?Dramatic! >>


Ummmm, would do you think the mint REALLY cares??? And who would really think to check the difference of the separation of letters,
unless of course there were strict guidlines saying "if the AM touch its such-and-such a strike, and if they are separate they are the other
strike"! Doubtful!

Besides, a 1-2mm difference in separation between the A and the M is not very dramatic. I can think of dozens more interesting varieties
in the Lincoln series which trump this. >>

Your right, I would agree that there are more dramatic cents in the series such as the 55 d.d like I stated, but getting back to the "wide a.m." issue. Wouldn't you think that the Proof cents, being so far different than the business strike,don't you think these are possibly struck on an entirely different machine even?So the mint wouldn't have to change the dies on the machine?They can just shoot them through easier and faster?I take in consideration, what you stated about them not caring also. Yeah, they probably don't care as much.Still the proof so different than the business strike? I just don't get it!

liefgold

Got to be the 1862 DDO for the gold dollar series.

BillJones

The 1800 LIBEKTY half dime is the most dramatic variety among the early half dimes. The "K" in "LIBERTY" is actually an "R" punch with a break at the top. It is not a blundered die, but just a die was that made with a broken tool. Here are some photos of the variety.



"LIBEKTY" detail:



The 1796 "LIKERTY" is no more than a die state (if that) and not a real variety. NGC no longer recognizes it as a variety although it is still listed in the Red Book.

HighRelief

The 1901 Vam-3 with shifted eagle is the strongest doubled reverse die of the Morgan series and shows pronounced doubling of the bottom of the eagle's wings and tail feathers, olive branch and arrow shafts. It demands a large premium in all grades.



Photography by BluCC

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Lakesammman

I would vote for the 1873 S1 DDO, although several others come to mind like the 1888/7 S1.

This is my old PCGS 65RB.

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Broadstruck

<< <i>Got to be the 1862 DDO for the gold dollar series.

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Also looks like a tentative Brown Noser Variety

MFH

Great coins all, I would like to mention that the PUP on
the 1873 S1 DDO is the eye lid and the word LIBERTY
both of which are clearly doubled. Please refer to the
Cherry Pickers Guide for close ups.

Winston, nice 1844 Half... Never realized you had that one !!

I nominate the following from the Barber Series:

Dime - ( 2 ) - 1893/2 & 1905-O Micro O

Quarter - ( 1 ) - 1897-S Centered MM

Half - ( 1 ) - 1892-O Micro O

.... I am on my iPad and don't know how to attach images ( yet ).....

SmEagle1795

<< <i>Not sure if it's the most dramatic, but it's pretty dramatic.
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Another vote for a different 1795 50c variety - my favorite variety, the R5 1795 O-129 "S over D" where the engraver misspelled "STATES" as "STATED" :

okracer

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Not mine......but I do have a lowly AG3 example of this one......

MilkmanDan

<< <i>In trade dollars, the 1876-cc DDR is pretty strong... >>


Kaz, agreed. Gotta represent the T$s!

76-CC DDR, see lower right wing tip and nearby twig and berries.

kaz

that's what I'm talkin' about ! Great coin, originalDan!

Lakesammman

where is the doubling in the pic?

I'll provide the AARP version tonight.

Lakesammman

Doubling on all the letters in the headband, double feather stems, etc.