1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar, Odd Rim -- You Make the Call...

Danegeld · March 29, 2008 5:21AM

Here is one I recently picked up via the internet, it arrived in the mail today. What do you make of the "issue" near Star 13? Is it a cud, lamination problem, rim ding, or whatever? After looking at it closely with a 10x loupe I'm still not sure. What do you think?

Take Care
Ben

STONE · March 29, 2008 5:24AM

I'm thinking it's a couple of die chips which filled in part of the denitcles.

I'm fairly certain it's not a CUD

Danegeld · March 29, 2008 6:20AM

<< <i>I'm thinking it's a couple of die chips which filled in part of the denitcles.

I'm fairly certain it's not a CUD >>

Hmmm, interesting idea. Thanks for taking a look.

Ben

CaptHenway · March 29, 2008 6:25AM

Not sure, but looks like a minor planchet lamination to me.
TD

NHSBaseball · March 29, 2008 7:06AM

My guess is also a lamination. I've got a Walking Liberty with what I (and PCI) mistakenly thought was a cud, but Mr. Weinberg pointed out that it was a lamination which had worn. It looks similar to yours.

1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar, Odd Rim -- You Make the Call...

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