Capped Bust Half Dime Attribution Challenge - June 2025
Bikergeek
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Hi friends! Another challenge with the underlying message that even if it's not high grade, you can still attribute them. This one is available right now, if you're interested (not mine, BTW). And not only is it possible - but I'd say this one is easy if you look in the right places!
For new readers: the challenge is to identify the Logan-McCloskey (LM) variety (i.e., die marriage or remarriage) for this half dime.
A die marriage is a unique pairing of one obverse die with one reverse die. Remarriages occur when those dies are reunited after one of them was paired with a different mate for a period of time. Marriages are identified by LM-n where n is the marriage identifier (e.g., LM-11). If the dies were separated and then remarried, this adds a decimal number: "LM-n.y" shows the number of the remarriage in the y position (e.g., LM-13.2).
How to attribute? The Logan-McCloskey book "Federal Half Dimes 1792-1837" is authoritative. Or, you can use the Attribute section of EverythingHalfDimes.com. Some folks have their own tools or cheat sheets.
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Tough game without a coin, but here goes:
1) Currently on Ebay. 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime LM-4.2 Die crack from Rim to A2 but from photo it appears no further.
Jim
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Lol, I fumbled that first time! Here's that lovely lady. But we can make it a two-fer! And thanks for having my back, my friend!
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S2S-4 SB-3 SE-2 3 pale gules CA touch, which maps to just 1 reverse and 1 die marriage.
That missing chunk makes the dentil count harder!
and darn, no cud on that 1829. Would be a no-brainer to buy if it did have a cud, even with the chunk missing.
Dang, Yos, I was going to say LM-3, but you smoked it. Couldn't quite make out S7. lol
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
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
Hey, @jacrispies, watch out for argyria if you regularly nosh on silver!
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