NEWP: 1838 H10C - Have you noticed other differences between Type 2 (No Drapery) and Type 3?

oih82w8 · January 26, 2017 7:39AM

I just picked up a nice Half Dime and was trying to decide which one keep in a side-by-side comparison with my existing one…then I started noticing differences between the two. For those who are well-versed in the Seated series, these differences may be known, but I found it interesting the changes in design between the two in just a few years difference. I may not list all of the differences between the two, but here a few that I noticed between Type 3 and Type 2;

Left Hand index finger extended upward holding pole. (Type 3)
Right hand fingers more pronounced. (Type 3)
Liberty’s hair is different
Liberty’s Face (puffy cheek Type 2) and Hair style.
No Drapery (Type 2)
More gown line definition (Type 2)
Shield is tilted more (Type 2)
Overall smaller Liberty Figure (Type 3)

I am sure that there are others including the Letter size.

Turns out that I am going to keep 'em both since they are different Types.

LanLord · January 26, 2017 7:55AM

Looks like different font or font size on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the reverse as well.

BIGAL2749 · January 26, 2017 9:01AM

Also different and more detailed wreath on the '38.
Differences in busts, rock and folds make it worthy of being a different type and collected as such'

Thanks for pointing this out

Mark · January 26, 2017 9:07AM

@oih82w8 : Aside from the drapery, I had never noticed the other differences. Thanks for the post and the pictures. They make everything clear. Plus those are extremely nice half dimes.

By the way, it also looks like the rock upon which everything rests is different.