This is the 1836 O-102a, R3 marriage and R5 die state. Edgar Souders, in his wonderful book BUST HALF FEVER, calls this marriage a Bar Dot variety, but PCGS refuses to call it such.
I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
O.118, R3. CAC. Here's another bar-dot variety. It has the characteristics of its die marriage...stars on left and S8 are mostly flat, recut 1 & 8 in the date, the distinctive die dot to the right of the 6 in the date, a small, weak C and a tilted 5 in 50c. The half dollar has a very common look as it is grey with traces of dirt but no toning. Luster is average for the grade. Lance.
<< <i>OKbustchaser, you did a BIN of only $115 on this 1811 O-113 R5 you showed above. Best put a little extra in the collection plate for this bargain. >>
Well, you see, Your Honor, the coin was cleaned and therefore wouldn't slab so it was obviously worth even less than I paid.
Still doesn't measure up to the best cherry I ever plucked.
1812 O-101 R-5 (A few more may be known than the 11-113, but the 1812/1 large 8 is worth more as a Redbook item.)
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Sadly, this is no longer my coin. I sold it about 18 months ago along with many of my earlier date busties.
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
<< <i>OKbustchaser, you did a BIN of only $115 on this 1811 O-113 R5 you showed above. Best put a little extra in the collection plate for this bargain. >>
Well, you see, Your Honor, the coin was cleaned and therefore wouldn't slab so it was obviously worth even less than I paid.
Still doesn't measure up to the best cherry I ever plucked.
1812 O-101 R-5 (A few more may be known than the 11-113, but the 1812/1 large 8 is worth more as a Redbook item.)
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Sadly, this is no longer my coin. I sold it about 18 months ago along with many of my earlier date busties. >>
THAT is a grat pick ! Keep it up, your bound to find a 17/4 one of these days
O.114, R3. This variety is sometimes called "the real large stars", not the more common O.112 that PCGS also calls large stars but is properly known as "50/20" variety. Lance.
O.106 R3. AU 53. Here is a somewhat scarce variety. Most all 1811's have compromised relief due to die wear and, perhaps, hard planchets. This examples shows weak/incomplete milling and stars drawn to the edge. The reverse shows numerous indications of die fatigue with die cracks and signs of die maintenance. This CBH has a pretty patina with light gold and brown, rimmed by touches of orange and blue. An unspoiled look with strong luster.
O.107 R3. For 1817 Chief Engraver Scot produced a new MD and struck new WH from which WD were made. Relief was somewhat lowered and central hair details were modified...thinner and more detailed, as were the folds in the cap. Liberty got a nose job, smaller and more attractive, and the relief of her cheek and jaw was improved. And yet not enough WD's were produced and the Mint had to rely on earlier ones, using an 1814 first (the ultra-rare 1817/4 variety) the obverse of which quickly broke after a handful of struck coins. The old 1813 die lasted longer, striking tens of thousands. This CBH has excellent luster with just a hint of toning at the periphery. An EDS obverse is paired with a shattered reverse giving it nice character.
O.103, R3. The large 8 overdate is represented by two die marriages sharing the same obverse WD. O.101 and O.103. The underlying 7 show its "ears" at the top and the bar connecting them are clearly visible. Often part of the leg of the 7 appears in the loops below. A nice, clear overdate. The large 8 variety is scarcer than the small 8, with the O.103 being very scarce at the XF grade. This toned example has a genuine, original appearance. Lance.
O.115, R3. 1822 would have been a forgettable year for the CBH series were it not for two notable varieties. The peculiar "button-cap" O.107. And the "Large E's" varieties (O.114 and O.115). Here's an example of the latter, from the Elton Dosier and Gehring Prouty collections. Note the larger E's in the legend. These scarce varieties are accompanied by A's with missing inner serifs (an ideal way to spot the variety). This half has a respectable strike with none of the usual weak areas, full denticles, crisp stars and clean surfaces. Medium gold/gray in color, it has nice luster as well. The reverse die crack adds a little personality to this tough variety. Lance.
O.104, R3. Mechanical doubling, a blatant example of a phenomenon not uncommon throughout the CBH series. 1823, 1824, and 1825 produced the most examples. Lance.
O.101. Overton calls it an R3 but I think the BHNC considers it an R1...or maybe that's just the 101a? This is the broken 3 -- as scarce as the ugly 3 but in somewhat less demand. This example has the classic dirty gray look with pleasant luster highlights and better than average detail for the often disappointing early 1820 obverses. Lance.
O.110a, R3. The ugly 3. A lot can be said about the troublesome 3 in the 1823 varieties. Four different varieties resulted but not all from the same WD. The "broken 3" (O.101) came from a new 3 punch and the less than satisfactory result was not touched up as would normally have happened. The "patched 3" (O.101a, O.102) was a botched repair attempt to the same die, and the "ugly 3" (O.110a) was due to a die crack from the rim upward which simply broke away the right side of the numeral. The fourth 3 variety -- not a recognized "major" one, the "tampered with 3" (O.106a), was likely due to a simple die chip and not inept tampering. Not all researchers agree on the causes for the calamity. But we enjoy them and it brings some excitement to an otherwise drab year. This modest XF displays the common weakness to the obverse center which plagued the early 1820's. Some colorful toning to the east and south of the obverse adds a little interest. Lance.
O.114, R3. Given to me by a fellow I met at Laguna Seca raceway. He heard I liked old coins so he brought me this, a few more CBH's, some junk silver and a Liberty double eagle. I paid him more than melt and I think he was shocked by the value. Lance.
O.106a, R3. Beaded reverse. This variety is the only one in the lettered edge series with a raised-edge reverse (flat wire) and "beaded" segments instead of customary denticles. This reverse was used for the notable "crushed lettered edge" proofs which are believed to have been struck at the second Mint. The O.106 followed and researchers believe it too was struck on steam press with a closed collar during the Mint's transitional period. Lance.
I hope Lance hasn't tapped out of this thread ! That was one mighty run of scarce busties, but hopefully not the grand finale...(when did that 1808 110 turn up BTW ?)
Here's one Ive posted before, but just managed to get marginally better pics of, 1813 107 R4 (DS). Even with all the clashing and cracks, this is actually an early die state ! Not all of the listed cracks for the 107 state are present, and certainly a fraction of those on the "a" state (R1) It would be cool to see a true prime one day....anyone ?
O-107 R3 (AU-50) This one cost me crazy money but it may be my favorite of all time. Though any 1810 in AU that includes O-104 through 110 is truly scarce and commands a premium.
As are all of your coins, Dave, that 1810 is killer.
Here is one of her sisters. O-108 R-3. This one is an intermediate die state; It has the crack from OF to the base of A2, but does not show the crack below the base of AMERICA required for the 'a' model. It is also struck slightly off center.
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
One of my favorite die marriages from the entire series...The dies were so broken that the resulting coins will actually rock back and forth if placed on a flat surface.
1812 O-106 R-3
Just because I'm old doesn't mean I don't love to look at a pretty bust.
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104a R3
Nice coins.
1822 O-115 R3, cleaned example.
AU55 O-118 R-3 High lustre
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1811 O-113 R-5
<< <i>OKbustchaser, you did a BIN of only $115 on this 1811 O-113 R5 you showed above. Best put a little extra in the collection plate for this bargain.
Well, you see, Your Honor, the coin was cleaned and therefore wouldn't slab so it was obviously worth even less than I paid.
Still doesn't measure up to the best cherry I ever plucked.
1812 O-101 R-5 (A few more may be known than the 11-113, but the 1812/1 large 8 is worth more as a Redbook item.)
Sadly, this is no longer my coin. I sold it about 18 months ago along with many of my earlier date busties.
BHNC member # 184!
http://www.busthalfaddict.com
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<< <i>OKbustchaser, you did a BIN of only $115 on this 1811 O-113 R5 you showed above. Best put a little extra in the collection plate for this bargain.
Well, you see, Your Honor, the coin was cleaned and therefore wouldn't slab so it was obviously worth even less than I paid.
Still doesn't measure up to the best cherry I ever plucked.
1812 O-101 R-5 (A few more may be known than the 11-113, but the 1812/1 large 8 is worth more as a Redbook item.)
Sadly, this is no longer my coin. I sold it about 18 months ago along with many of my earlier date busties. >>
THAT is a grat pick ! Keep it up, your bound to find a 17/4 one of these days
BHNC member # 184!
http://www.busthalfaddict.com
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AU53 O-121 R-3 Small Letters
That was one mighty run of scarce busties, but hopefully not the grand finale...(when did that 1808 110 turn up BTW ?)
Here's one Ive posted before, but just managed to get marginally better pics of, 1813 107 R4 (DS).
Even with all the clashing and cracks, this is actually an early die state ! Not all of the listed cracks for the 107 state are present, and certainly a fraction of those on the "a" state (R1) It would be cool to see a true prime one day....anyone ?
The 1808 O.110 was an easy ebay purchase from David Finkelstein. I just liked it.
I have a colorful 107a, a die-state disaster, that would look great opposite your beauty, JayPem. BUt it doesn't qualify for this thread.
Lance.
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Here is one of her sisters. O-108 R-3.
This one is an intermediate die state; It has the crack from OF to the base of A2, but does not show the crack below the base of AMERICA required for the 'a' model. It is also struck slightly off center.
O-109 R-4
One of my favorite die marriages from the entire series...The dies were so broken that the resulting coins will actually rock back and forth if placed on a flat surface.
1812 O-106 R-3
Here is my O-109 EDS (no cracks, no rotation) in a 55 holder
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105a R-3
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BHNC member # 184!
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