Two New SF Half Eagles
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Two dates which I have always liked and have never owned added today from DWN.
The 1867-S is a tough date like all of the post Civil War dates between 1866 and 1876. Perhaps 100 or less are extant.
The second addition is the rarest post Civil War $5 and a very tough date with likely only a few dozen known in all grades. This choice VF is a borderline EF which is exceptionally choice for the grade.
The 1867-S is a tough date like all of the post Civil War dates between 1866 and 1876. Perhaps 100 or less are extant.
The second addition is the rarest post Civil War $5 and a very tough date with likely only a few dozen known in all grades. This choice VF is a borderline EF which is exceptionally choice for the grade.
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What is going with the 1876-S Ear Hole and lobe?
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Love the crusty old gold!
What is going with the 1876-S Ear Hole and lobe?
Every 1876-S has a diagnostic "earring" punch. A few other dates in the half eagle series bear the same, the exact date eludes me but an 1850's (1851 if I recall) Charlotte $5 has this as well.
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Love the crusty old gold!
What is going with the 1876-S Ear Hole and lobe?
Every 1876-S has a diagnostic "earring" punch. A few other dates in the half eagle series bear the same, the exact date eludes me but an 1850's (1851 if I recall) Charlotte $5 has this as well.
Thanks for the interesting fact, I learned something new today.
Great pickups. Are these two newps part of a new set or date run?
Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia
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Love the crusty old gold!
What is going with the 1876-S Ear Hole and lobe?
Every 1876-S has a diagnostic "earring" punch. A few other dates in the half eagle series bear the same, the exact date eludes me but an 1850's (1851 if I recall) Charlotte $5 has this as well.
Looks like a centered position. Any idea why it was made? I see one of the 1851-C varieties doesn't have it.
Nice half eagles!
Lance.
Yes, most '51-C Half Eagles have the centered "earring" punch. There is one variety that doesn't have the punch, and is much rarer than the variety with.
Nice coins! I would have purchased the 76-S, if it were available.
I pounced on the 76-S quickly and then thought about how good of a value that 67-S was and bought it too.
Latin American Collection
Nice looking coins.
Yes, most '51-C Half Eagles have the centered "earring" punch. There is one variety that doesn't have the punch, and is much rarer than the variety with.
Yep! Here is a Coinfacts example:
Latin American Collection
Lance.
Latin American Collection
U.S. Type Set
It's interesting that the 1876-s $5 is such a rare coin, whereas every silver coin dated 1876-s is a common date (excluding varieties). Perhaps the 1876-s $5 is overlooked....