Just found "3rd known' example of 1896 IHC Horn-9 FS-302.

dedalus_57645 · April 16, 2018 11:54AM

Hi. Thought there could be some interest in this recent find. I obtained it at a coin show (unattributed, of course), thinking I could see the horn on the 9, but thinking, "Nah, couldn't be 'the Horn-9', since that's unique" (later learned that there were 2 known examples).

I've since had it certified with PCGS and it's on CoinFacts now (F-12 example).

I'm attaching a pic. Thought this was neat enough to share. Since my loved ones and friends don't really care about coins, was hoping at least someone would think this was pretty interesting!!

kevinstang · April 16, 2018 11:58AM

Cool find, never heard of the variety before this.

astrorat · April 16, 2018 3:54PM

Interesting ... I am not aware of the variety either. I look forward to Rick Snow's comments.

fcloud · April 16, 2018 4:07PM

Very interesting. Nice eye!

OldIndianNutKase · April 16, 2018 4:32PM

I hoped to find it in Rick Snow's Attribution Guide but Rick makes no mention of the Horn-9 FS-302 regarding an 1896 IHC. He does list FS-302 with additional identification of S-13 for 1899.

Could you please post a pic of the horn?

OINK

AMRC · April 16, 2018 4:37PM

See there you go, I just finished getting my wife to believe I know it all and now this? Now she will never believe that again.

EagleEye · April 16, 2018 4:46PM

EagleEye · April 16, 2018 4:53PM

This was first in Longacre's Ledger in 2015. Just after my book came out and just before the Sixth Edition of Cherrypicker's went to press. The fact that the Cherrypicker's Guide says "Unique" reflects the newness of the listing. We fully expect more to show up. The discovery coin sold for $700 (by me). It was AU58. I would think a Fine would be under $300.

coinnut · April 16, 2018 5:06PM

You learn something around here every day.

dedalus_57645 · April 16, 2018 5:13PM

Thanks for the replies, all.

DollarAfterDollar · April 16, 2018 7:38PM

Cool deal. I'll start the search for number 4 tomorrow!!!

ricko · April 17, 2018 6:23AM

Great find.... Now we will all be flocking to shops/shows looking for one.... Cheers, RickO

CyStater · April 17, 2018 6:36AM

Good find!

OldIndianNutKase · April 17, 2018 6:39AM

@EagleEye said:
This was first in Longacre's Ledger in 2015. Just after my book came out and just before the Sixth Edition of Cherrypicker's went to press. The fact that the Cherrypicker's Guide says "Unique" reflects the newness of the listing. We fully expect more to show up. The discovery coin sold for $700 (by me). It was AU58. I would think a Fine would be under $300.

Thanks for the update Rick. I made a copy and posted in your attribution guide.