1828 Half Cent - Post Mint Damage?

rjsvt

One of my recent metal detecting finds. Do you think the 'E' in CENT is post mint damage? I've been staring at it too long. Looks like the 'E' is pushed up, then I think I see a little 'Y' from Liberty. What do you think?









Thanks,
Bob

MWallace

The "E" was altered to a "U". Fairly commonly done in the 19th century.

Edited to add: Yes, post mint.

USMarine6

MWallace is correct. I've seen this done on several examples.

JedPlanchet

Pretty impressive find for metal detecting!

rjsvt

Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that was something they did so long ago. I'll keep digging til I find that super rare coin!



bob

Vieques54

Nice find a Cohen 2 -12 star 1828 half cent .

winky

I like it a lot.