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inverted edge cbh 1818 pincer 8 s 0.108

easternwoodseasternwoods Posts: 17 ✭✭✭
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I need some help , I think I have one, the words on edge half dollar are upside-down with respect to the obverse.
Frankly the entire set of lettering appears inverted. I have some difficulty reading the edge since its in a pcgs au58 holder!
Can some of you please tell me more and its value, the coin is pq and cost nearly 3k without regard to the edge.
ps is quartrnut sill around?

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    CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 34,214 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The lettering was put on the edge of the planchets prior to striking, and the planchets were then fed into the press at random with some up and some down. Does not make any difference.

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    bjh98abjh98a Posts: 7 ✭

    There are a few examples known with half the edge motto inverted in relation to the other half. FIFTY CENTS OR will have one orientation and as you keep turning the coin, HALF A DOLLAR will appear inverted.

    If the entire legend appears with the same orientation you've got just another 108.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @easternwoods....Welcome aboard... You have your answers above...that is the great thing about this forum.... resident experts, fast replies. Cheers, RickO

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