Sisters...post yours.

coinlieutenant · March 1, 2013 8:58AM

Show your varieties within the same date.

NumisOxide · March 1, 2013 9:14AM

coinlieutenant · March 1, 2013 10:09AM

OnlyGoldIsMoney · March 1, 2013 10:34AM

lkeigwin · March 1, 2013 10:36AM

O.101, R2. This is the 50C/UNI variety and it shows boldly on the lower reverse. PCGS graded XF45, a Sheridan Downey purchase summer 2012.

O.107a, R1. Attractive album toning with unusually strong luster. This variety is known for its die cracks and clash marks, and this example is very late state with spectacularly shattered dies.

O.103 R2. Ten marriages for 1813, more than 1.2 million minted, most with weak-to-good strike. This version is a favorite. Formerly owned by Prouty (as a MS62), more recently by the late Roger Solomon. It is simply superb: a sharply impressed EDS obverse is paired with a well used by nicely struck reverse. Color is attractive silver and gold with a bit of burnt orange. Surfaces are all but mark free, save some Mint clashing. The luster is remarkably full and strong. Only the very slightest rub can be seen at upper left wing.

coinlieutenant · March 1, 2013 10:38AM

Wow Lance....those are awesome...

ambro51 · March 1, 2013 10:50AM

lkeigwin · March 1, 2013 11:16AM

Thanks, John. I added some text but it is not up to your standards.

Love the presentation of your pieces! That's the nicest 1819/8 I've seen. Yum.
Lance.

AnkurJ · March 1, 2013 11:47AM

Musky1011 · March 2, 2013 12:29AM

Tallpaul000 · March 2, 2013 1:12AM

part of my 20th century type set in a capital holder. The similar toning makes them sistas

GeorgeKellogg · March 2, 2013 1:34AM

The first variety (Small D) of the 1841-D half eagle is graded PCGS VF30 and belongs to my son. The second variety (Tall D), formerly from the Harry Bass Collection, graded PCGS XF40, is in my set. Photographs are courtesy of CoinFacts.

jayPem · March 3, 2013 2:16AM

Here are all the DM's for the 1808 bust halves...

Three die states left to find, o-106, o-108a, and o-109. Those shouldn't be too tough, so I'm holding out for nice ones...

JRocco · March 3, 2013 2:29AM

Couple of 17's and 18's
1817/3 O-101a

1817 O-105a

1818 O-115a

1818 O-104a (or b)

illini420 · March 3, 2013 2:43AM

Here's a few 1909-S cents...

1909-S Indian Cent

1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent

1909-S Lincoln Cent

1909-S/S FS-1501 Lincoln Cent

1909-S/S FS-1502 Lincoln Cent

1909-S US-Philippines One Centavo

JRocco · March 3, 2013 9:13AM

Some very very nice coins in this thread.

Here is a small 8 and a large 8 pair on 1811's

lkeigwin · March 3, 2013 9:41AM

Nice surfaces on those 1811's, John. Great coins.

JayPem, are you collecting dies state varieties for 1808 too? Quite a set you have there!
Lance.

O.102, R2. The 1812 overdates are not as well struck as the yeardates which were the product of a different MD. Adding to the problem is the fact that most overdates received quite a bit of die lapping to remove or minimize traces of the underdate. The over all impression leaves one to conclude that these coins appear more worn than they likely are. This lustrous, colorful small-8 overdate has a slightly better than average strike (obverse) paired with a very nice EDS reverse. The thick skin adds a feeling of originality.

O.107, R1. In spite of the fact that most 1812 yeardate halves are well struck we still see weakness in the central areas. Chief Engraver Reich prepared a new MD for 1812. It is believed this was done in hopes of improving how the halves struck up. Deeper recesses and thicker curls did not improve detail, however. Just the opposite. Metal flow issues continued to plague the high points. This AU53 is an early/middle die state. Full denticles, stars, motto and banner show a touch of die erosion. It is richly toned with a pleasant skin of pale brown, and rim accents in red, orange and blue. Luster is strong, though not superb, but the combination of skin, color, luster and strike give it a very eye appealing look.

boiler78 · March 3, 2013 9:51AM

lkeigwin · March 3, 2013 10:06AM

Wow...lovely 1839's. Beautiful color and match!

Now, if you take the obverse of the bust half and pair it with the reverse of the seated half, you'd have a $100,000 coin! Supposedly there are about 50 out there but I'll bet it's less.
Lance.