Question about the Canada 1858 20 Cent issue

ormandh

I bought a 1858 Canada 20 cent piece and was wondering if there were varieties for the series. This one coin seems to be overstruck, but I can't seem to find any good info on it any ideas?

1960NYGiants

I am 99.9999% sure that you are seeing die clash marks.

There are some varieties noted in Charlton: yours is a RE 5 - no premium noted

There are 3 different varieties for blundered I's that carry a 25% premium. Yours looks normal.

YQQ

there are some RECOGNIZED varieties. unfortunately yours is not one of them YET !!
die clashes yes, very common in 1858 series, doubling or RP some are know... but not recognized yet..

ormandh

Thanks! This is my first 20 cent piece. I thought it was overstruck! -Dan

YQQ

I strongly believe that specifically this coin, and the 5 and 10 cent 1858 (except the cent) are in a deep winter sleep and are showing signs of slowly waking up...
just my opinion. I am always looking for EF and better.

1960NYGiants

I believe this coin is the RE 5 as shown on pge 44 of the 66th Edition, 2012 Charlton.

I also agree with YQQ that the 1858 silvers need more study like Rob Turner did with the 1858 cent. Might be a case of the cost to acquire a sufficient sample to study is prohibitive.

BTW: nice coin, VF30 with shot at EF40 IMHO