Early Half Eagle - 1804 'Small Date over Large Date" variety. This was caused when the wrong date logos were initially used to punch the date into the obverse die. Soon enough, someone at the mint realized the error in their ways. There is a normal "small 8" variety which is more common and just doesn't have the pizazz this variety possesses.
This is 1805/4 O.103b/T-11, a rare overdate with around 35 known, and much less in this VLDS. This overdate came later in 1805 with the new obverse hub, so it was most likely a blundered date rather than a left over unused 1804 die - as was the case with O.101 and 102. Don't have a reverse image handy. This is one of the most desired varieties of the series with the dramatic cracks and retained triangular cud.
Robert Scot: Engraving Liberty - biography of US Mint's first chief engraver
1857 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow-7 (clashed with a $20 gold piece). Picked it up unattributed off eBay about a month ago, it's currently with PCGS for grading. I expect it'll come back Very Good Details, Corroded.
@Nysoto said:
This is 1805/4 O.103b/T-11, a rare overdate with around 35 known, and much less in this VLDS. This overdate came later in 1805 with the new obverse hub, so it was most likely a blundered date rather than a left over unused 1804 die - as was the case with O.101 and 102. Don't have a reverse image handy. This is one of the most desired varieties of the series with the dramatic cracks and retained triangular cud.
I research Franklin varieties. Here is a discovery piece I found that is so far unique. It is attributed by Dr. Wiles and is the only one reported, so far.
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1904 S-10
Early Half Eagle - 1804 'Small Date over Large Date" variety. This was caused when the wrong date logos were initially used to punch the date into the obverse die. Soon enough, someone at the mint realized the error in their ways. There is a normal "small 8" variety which is more common and just doesn't have the pizazz this variety possesses.


I like that you don’t need to squint through a microscope to see this one.

My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
1942 DDO FS 104
1817/3 Half Dollar



But I also have equal affection for Lincoln cents



1814 E/A (E over A) in STATES Capped Bust Half
1857 Flying Eagle cent PCGS MS64 CAC Photo Seal Snow-9 (obverse clash marks from a Seated Liberty half dollar (obverse))

RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
My 1846-D/D $2.50, which is on its way back from our host after recently undergoing its Variety Attribution service. Graded AU55+.


Not my coins of choosing but a variety none the less
Cool thread. Varieties. My favorite aspect of the hobby!



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--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.I've always been fond of cameo Franklins. Found some of these while searching raw sets.



“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
tail bar?
This is 1805/4 O.103b/T-11, a rare overdate with around 35 known, and much less in this VLDS. This overdate came later in 1805 with the new obverse hub, so it was most likely a blundered date rather than a left over unused 1804 die - as was the case with O.101 and 102. Don't have a reverse image handy. This is one of the most desired varieties of the series with the dramatic cracks and retained triangular cud.
Two Feather

https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/publishedset/209923
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/quarters/washington-quarters-major-sets/washington-quarters-date-set-circulation-strikes-1932-present/album/209923
A 1930-S Buff with a near complete missing neck, possibly due to excessive die polishing. Ribbon ties and braid have some missing detail, too.
1857 Flying Eagle Cent, Snow-7 (clashed with a $20 gold piece). Picked it up unattributed off eBay about a month ago, it's currently with PCGS for grading. I expect it'll come back Very Good Details, Corroded.
1956 proof type 1 Franklin is next on my list.
Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc
1897 IHC 1 in the neck
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
1825 B-3 in the late die state, with cud obscuring most of UNITED


Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
This is just one of my favorites!
Rotated?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Here is one that I no longer own. 1875 Dot Reverse S-15
Struck from satin proof dies.
Cool bust half! Love the VLDS and retained cud.
Here are earlier die states.
Lance.
1890-CC, VAM 4, TAILBAR
bob
This one is a little esoteric, so not everyone will appreciate it. It's the 1812/1 large 8.
Lance.
Besides being the highly sought after DDR, the coin also looks a little "rotated"?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Sorry for my old pics.
I still have this coin.
A 2 Feathers variety
20c 1875-CC BF-1
I've picked up 3 of the 13 or 14 known pieces unattributed over the last few years.
1958 geniune with double clip.
My 1891 IHC Snow 1 DDO
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Part of my Rattler Jefferson set.
My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452
I research Franklin varieties. Here is a discovery piece I found that is so far unique. It is attributed by Dr. Wiles and is the only one reported, so far.
1862 G$1 DDO, Very scarce


"Thin Date"


MPD

There aren't too many varieties in classic commems that are common, but this is one that I found to be slightly interesting. This is FS-501:
If I ever find a nice Grant with star silver commem, it might be a fun one too.
U.S. Type Set
Total graded 2. Pop 2 in MS65 / 0 higher. Mexico 2nd Republic very scarce vs US.

This is what a Gem BU looks like.

Working on a set of these:
These are some more Gem BU coins of mine. The San Diego sold recently. They are undoubtedly PQ.


