@Southcounty said:
This is a fun one for the specialists. No cheating.
WB-6, Large O (WB-104)...as best as I can tell.
"This is the fifth and final use of this Obverse die and the only use of this reverse die. This die marriage is one of the rarest of the 1840-Os. At the time of this writing and after decades of Searching, I am aware of less than ten examples of this die marriage. Others likely exist".
This is a reasonable guess and it does share the same reverse with WB-6, however as Barberian noticed the obverse is not an exact match with the date position being a little higher and the 1 being recut.
This is a new die marriage not in the Bugert book classified as WB-15 which is a marriage of Obverse 6 with Reverse H. I believe this is the third use of Obverse 6 and the first use of Reverse H. To my knowledge, this is only the second known example and is the condition census and only damage free example. Although I would love to hear if others exist.
Interestingly enough while I was waiting for this coin to end on Ebay I was killing a few minutes of time and noticed a very rare 1839-O seated half dime pop up on Ebay and I purchased it with an instant buy it now. In the course of less than one hour I scored two R7 coins. It was a good day.
The picture below is an example of my 1840-O WB-6, XF45.
@Southcounty said:
This is a fun one for the specialists. No cheating.
WB-6, Large O (WB-104)...as best as I can tell.
"This is the fifth and final use of this Obverse die and the only use of this reverse die. This die marriage is one of the rarest of the 1840-Os. At the time of this writing and after decades of Searching, I am aware of less than ten examples of this die marriage. Others likely exist".
That's what I thought as well. However, this coin (the WB-15) has a date position higher than the date position on the WB-6 (2nd photo below-from Bugert 2011).
A few more Seated Dollar patterns
J-1424 Liberty by the Seashore
J-1146 Longacre's Indian Princess in silver
J-1019 Longacre's Indian Princess in aluminum
@boiler78 said:
A few more Seated Dollar patterns
J-1424 Liberty by the Seashore
J-1146 Longacre's Indian Princess in silver
J-1019 Longacre's Indian Princess in aluminum
Your collection is incredible. I’ve never seen her by the seashore before. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, I have enjoyed sharing the photos. I realized I had a large group of TrueViews that I hadn't shared and this thread seemed like a good place to do so.
I purchased this 1865 raw from Brian Greer about two decades ago. PCGS gave her a 53 when I sent her in back in 2007.
My Trueviews posted today. These are coins I've never shown here before. It looks like PCGS is grading tough. A few potential CAC coins in this submission. Edited to add that the Trueviews got the color right on every coin, so big props to the Trueview crew!
1874-CC WB-1 (R6) G6 - this is thought to be the rarest die marriage for the 1874-CC (Bugert 2013, p. 72). Because there are so few attributed SLHs in TPG holders, this is now the PCGS Coin Facts plate coin for the die marriage.
1843 WB-12 (R3) VF35 - one of the first seated halves purchased that got me going on SLHs. I graded it as EF40.
1843 WB-35 (R3) EF45 - this is one of my favorite seated halves. I graded it at EF-AU. It'll lead the parade to CAC.
Thanks! It's been fun posting TrueViews of these coins. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time now, and particularly along with the nice SLHs shown here by LJenkins11, Southcountry, ARCO, Catbert, and others lately.
A 73-P dollar is underrated. It's tougher by a good stretch than a 71 or 72 plain coin. But it's priced very close to those two issues. Congrats and good luck if/when you submit.
Just finished my Seated Liberty Type Set. Here they are in one place. Overall really happy. I could see upgrading the dollar to a 62 or 63 at some point but it's somewhat low on my list of coin priorities.
This is a difficult one to find in high grade. Unfortunately, this one is now in an NGC holder without the pedigree. I would have enjoyed the OGH more than the NGC UNC grade.
found stashed away beneath the floor in an old mansion in New Orleans. AU50. It has a really cool story annotated in my Registry Set of New Orleans coins. Enjoy. H
Die crack extending from denils to nose and below the chin into the shoulder and continues slightly further down along the neckline. Additional die crack in rock support just above 6 extending thru to the foot and into the right fields. Original seller photos (Sunshine Rare Coins).
Hi Visanti, I agree! Gerry Fortin recent auctions / 30 Day Price List for Seated Liberty coinage has included some gem examples! Happy Holidays to all!
I passed on this 1840-O WB8 (R5) with large obverse dentils about two months ago because the coin had fine scratches, graffiti, and etched surfaces. I'm new to collecting scarce die marriages and didn't know then when I'd see another one that was half decent.
I spotted this WB8 today and I'm hoping this coin (below) breaks a string of poor purchases of misrepresented coins, and even a counterfeit, that had to be returned. This coin has VF+ wear and nice color though it looks to have had some light wiping in the past.
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This is a reasonable guess and it does share the same reverse with WB-6, however as Barberian noticed the obverse is not an exact match with the date position being a little higher and the 1 being recut.
This is a new die marriage not in the Bugert book classified as WB-15 which is a marriage of Obverse 6 with Reverse H. I believe this is the third use of Obverse 6 and the first use of Reverse H. To my knowledge, this is only the second known example and is the condition census and only damage free example. Although I would love to hear if others exist.
Interestingly enough while I was waiting for this coin to end on Ebay I was killing a few minutes of time and noticed a very rare 1839-O seated half dime pop up on Ebay and I purchased it with an instant buy it now. In the course of less than one hour I scored two R7 coins. It was a good day.
The picture below is an example of my 1840-O WB-6, XF45.
Seated Dollar Collection
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That's what I thought as well. However, this coin (the WB-15) has a date position higher than the date position on the WB-6 (2nd photo below-from Bugert 2011).
A few more Seated Dollar patterns
J-1424 Liberty by the Seashore
J-1146 Longacre's Indian Princess in silver
J-1019 Longacre's Indian Princess in aluminum
Your collection is incredible. I’ve never seen her by the seashore before. Thanks for sharing.
1840-O WB-1 purchased raw off of Ebay years ago.
Seated Dollar Collection
1840-O WB-8 XF45
Seated Dollar Collection
@Southcountry both of your 1840-O's are great-looking pieces.
EDS 40-O WB-10s without die cracks are supposed to be rare. This is the second one I've seen in a week.
Thank you, I have enjoyed sharing the photos. I realized I had a large group of TrueViews that I hadn't shared and this thread seemed like a good place to do so.
I purchased this 1865 raw from Brian Greer about two decades ago. PCGS gave her a 53 when I sent her in back in 2007.
Seated Dollar Collection
My Trueviews posted today. These are coins I've never shown here before. It looks like PCGS is grading tough. A few potential CAC coins in this submission. Edited to add that the Trueviews got the color right on every coin, so big props to the Trueview crew!
1874-CC WB-1 (R6) G6 - this is thought to be the rarest die marriage for the 1874-CC (Bugert 2013, p. 72). Because there are so few attributed SLHs in TPG holders, this is now the PCGS Coin Facts plate coin for the die marriage.
1843 WB-12 (R3) VF35 - one of the first seated halves purchased that got me going on SLHs. I graded it as EF40.
1843 WB-35 (R3) EF45 - this is one of my favorite seated halves. I graded it at EF-AU. It'll lead the parade to CAC.
Those are great looking coins. Love 'em @Barberian
This one got away.
100% Positive BST transactions
Four more...all raw off eBay as were the coins above.
1942 Medium Date WB-8 (R3) EF40 - IMO, dipped and retoned. Well struck! It shows the wear of an EF45 or AU50. A CAC candidate.
1846 Tall Date WB-11 (R3) VF25. Looks VF30 to me - another CAC candidate
1840-(O) Reverse of 38 WB-4 (R3) VF20 - a common coin in high demand
1845-O WB-13 (R6) VF25 - a nice surprise while doing DM attributions recently
Thanks! It's been fun posting TrueViews of these coins. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time now, and particularly along with the nice SLHs shown here by LJenkins11, Southcountry, ARCO, Catbert, and others lately.
Some new Half Dimes on the way, can't wait to see in-hand. Picked up some solid non-trueview/raw ones too, If I can manage good pics I will upload.
1852-O
1849/6
That 1849 HD is funky cool!
An 1841-O true baseball, PCGS gave her a 30.
Seated Dollar Collection
Great looking coin!
Most recent Seated Half Dime variety,
I need to send this and a couple others in for Variety Attribution.
BST transactions: dbldie55, jayPem, 78saen, UltraHighRelief, nibanny, liefgold, FallGuy, lkeigwin, mbogoman, Sandman70gt, keets, joeykoins, ianrussell (@GC), EagleEye, ThePennyLady, GRANDAM, Ilikecolor, Gluggo, okiedude, Voyageur, LJenkins11, fastfreddie, ms70, pursuitofliberty, ZoidMeister,Coin Finder, GotTheBug, edwardjulio, Coinnmore...
Nice EDS of the 9 / Far 6. You don't see that very often.
Circulated and uncertified...
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A 73-P dollar is underrated. It's tougher by a good stretch than a 71 or 72 plain coin. But it's priced very close to those two issues. Congrats and good luck if/when you submit.
Recent pickup 1852, WB-1, XF45, challenging date. Sellers photos (DLRC).
Ah ha! There it is. Congrats on landing a really nice 1852!
Picked up a “no drapery” quarter
Mr_Spud
Just finished my Seated Liberty Type Set. Here they are in one place. Overall really happy. I could see upgrading the dollar to a 62 or 63 at some point but it's somewhat low on my list of coin priorities.
Chopmarked Trade Dollar Registry Set --- US & World Gold Showcase --- World Chopmark Showcase
This is a difficult one to find in high grade. Unfortunately, this one is now in an NGC holder without the pedigree. I would have enjoyed the OGH more than the NGC UNC grade.
Seated Dollar Collection
found stashed away beneath the floor in an old mansion in New Orleans. AU50. It has a really cool story annotated in my Registry Set of New Orleans coins. Enjoy. H
@Hhhinkleiii You just happened to be visiting the mansion? you own the mansion? Or you purchased it knowing the backstory. Thanks!
A Barber Quartet is made up of Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, and Halves.
Purchased this one raw. Now VG-10 CAC. WB-12, maybe MDS.
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1875-S .20 cent piece
reverse die cracks
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for first loving us.
This is not a set that I am assembling, but the toning-eye appeal and strike caught my (old) eyes.
Really enjoying everyone's coins!
1861-O, WB-11, CSA Die Crack, LDS, XF40.
Die crack extending from denils to nose and below the chin into the shoulder and continues slightly further down along the neckline. Additional die crack in rock support just above 6 extending thru to the foot and into the right fields. Original seller photos (Sunshine Rare Coins).
PCGS MS65 CAC:
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Perfect for the grade!> @LJenkins11 said:
Lovely coin! Very tough date.
Nice coin and obverse toning, Catbert!
Gerry always has the best Libs with original skin.
Hi Visanti, I agree! Gerry Fortin recent auctions / 30 Day Price List for Seated Liberty coinage has included some gem examples! Happy Holidays to all!
I passed on this 1840-O WB8 (R5) with large obverse dentils about two months ago because the coin had fine scratches, graffiti, and etched surfaces. I'm new to collecting scarce die marriages and didn't know then when I'd see another one that was half decent.
I spotted this WB8 today and I'm hoping this coin (below) breaks a string of poor purchases of misrepresented coins, and even a counterfeit, that had to be returned. This coin has VF+ wear and nice color though it looks to have had some light wiping in the past.
I traded this to HJBerk some 10 or so years ago. It was the only proof Liberty Seated Dime I ever had.
Jim
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
She’s seated right?!
Just got her back with the lofty grade of PO1. Best of the worst. Looks less scratchy in hand, bad photos.
I'm BACK!!! Used to be Billet7 on the old forum.
Vern, thanks again for this gem!
