<< <i>How can you tell the difference between a dime and a half dollar?? They don't have the denomination on the back like the quarter does. Would like to know what you are posting. Thanks >>
The Dime has "10C." at the bottom of the reverse while the Half has "50C." in the same spot.
Aside from this, a Half is a MUCH larger coin than a Dime! >>
Not the early draped bust coins? >>
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, well ya got to be WAYYYYY more specific!!!
Generally it is just by experience by the observer knowing how to spot a Half-Dollar or Dime reverse >>
Sorry, I edited my post to specify the draped bust type but you must have replied before I got it edited.
Here's my Favorite, The Crown Jewel so to speak..."-)
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Amazing! Mind if I ask what she's graded?
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
Here's my latest Capped Bust Half, which was purchased at the Alabama Numismatic Society Show in July. It really has superb luster. The photgraphy is courtesy of Todd Pollock (BluCC Photos).
<< <i>Thanks Guys, sorry about the late response..."-)
PCGS was a little hard on her but it's buy the coin not the plastic...
Here's some others...
Great Toning...
Mark Goodman in his book...
My Glamor Shot... >>
Agree, Dave... top grade or not, that coin is simply jaw-dropping! Thanks for sharing it with us.
My current coin collecting interests are: (1) British coins 1838-1970 in XF-AU-UNC, (2) silver type coins in XF-AU with that classic medium gray coloration and exceptional eye appeal.
I picked up an 1818 O.105a from a dealer website a few months ago - no image to share at the moment. A somewhat corroded old F12 but it had those wacky stars and also the additional die crack for the "a" state (also made it an R. 4) so I grabbed it up for a reasonably cheap price for the coin. What do you think the story is behind those stars? zap
Hey zap, The 1818 O-105a is a neat variety. The obverse for the O-105 was first used to strike the 1818 O-106, the O-105 was actually struck after the O-106. If you look at the O-106 you can see that the stars are not showing the really crazy shortened points so the die was heavily lapped between the 2 uses. The O-105 and the O-105a both show the same varying lengths on the stars. Many of these, like mine show some serious heavy clashing even after the lapping so I can only assume that the obverse die must have taken some really heavy blows and this was the best they could do to keep the die in service. They sure as heck tried to get as much use out of these dies as they could. Here is an 1836/1336
1807 O-106 Major diagnostic is the upper berry is half buried in the leaf and (thanks Nysoto) the lowest berry is between the serifs of the A in AMERICA. This is the third use of this obverse die, hence its shallow relief compared to the reverse die.
<< <i>She's a beauty, Daniel....how did she tone so quickly? What's the story on the double strike? Of course these coins are sold out!!!! ;( >>
The toning was intentionally "accelerated". But rarely do they come out with that sort of look. The double-strike was a press setup (die adjustment) piece. Rather than use multiple different silver blanks for testing, I used one, and struck over it a second time. I generally do not sell or release such items. I made that one as test strike and added the toning for my own "entertainment".
This is a really tough type coin. It is harder to find than the type that succeeded it.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
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Every time I see that 1808 CBH I say a quite "wow" out loud. Fantastic coin. And Gary, that's one sweet 1817/3!
Thanks for sharing them!
zap
102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
BHNC #198
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<< <i>How can you tell the difference between a dime and a half dollar?? They don't have the denomination on the back like the quarter does. Would like to know what you are posting. Thanks >>
Aside from this, a Half is a MUCH larger coin than a Dime! >>
Not the early draped bust coins? >>
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, well ya got to be WAYYYYY more specific!!!
Generally it is just by experience by the observer knowing how to spot a Half-Dollar or Dime reverse >>
Sorry, I edited my post to specify the draped bust type but you must have replied before I got it edited.
1823/2 10c
<< <i>Lovely 1823 Dime. If you ever want to part with it in the future (not now since I don't have any $$$) give me a call
thanks!
<< <i>Very happy to post this one again. My newest and now MOST favorite CBH of my set..............1814 E/A PCGS MS61
Yep, that would be my favorite too... !
Two Thumbs Up on That One Dave...
Here's my Favorite, The Crown Jewel so to speak..."-)
Currently Listed: Nothing
Take Care, Dave
<< <i>Two Thumbs Up on That One Dave...
Here's my Favorite, The Crown Jewel so to speak..."-)
And that one would be MY FAVORITE too, if I owned her...........And, the strike on that CBH just doesn't come any better, congrats again
JH
Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set
<< <i>Two Thumbs Up on That One Dave...
Here's my Favorite, The Crown Jewel so to speak..."-)
Amazing! Mind if I ask what she's graded?
Thanks Guys, sorry about the late response..."-)
PCGS was a little hard on her but it's buy the coin not the plastic...
Here's some others...
Great Toning...
Mark Goodman in his book...
My Glamor Shot...
Currently Listed: Nothing
Take Care, Dave
zap
102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
BHNC #198
Here is a neat one I always liked, the 1818 O-105
Most are not well struck but I love the "crazy stars" on this variety.
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JH >>
Really nice quarter!
<< <i>Thanks Guys, sorry about the late response..."-)
PCGS was a little hard on her but it's buy the coin not the plastic...
Here's some others...
Great Toning...
Mark Goodman in his book...
My Glamor Shot...
Agree, Dave... top grade or not, that coin is simply jaw-dropping! Thanks for sharing it with us.
I picked up an 1818 O.105a from a dealer website a few months ago - no image to share at the moment. A somewhat corroded old F12 but it had those wacky stars and also the additional die crack for the "a" state (also made it an R. 4) so I grabbed it up for a reasonably cheap price for the coin. What do you think the story is behind those stars?
zap
102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
BHNC #198
The obverse for the O-105 was first used to strike the 1818 O-106, the O-105 was actually struck after the O-106. If you look at the O-106 you can see that the stars are not showing the really crazy shortened points so the die was heavily lapped between the 2 uses. The O-105 and the O-105a both show the same varying lengths on the stars. Many of these, like mine show some serious heavy clashing even after the lapping so I can only assume that the obverse die must have taken some really heavy blows and this was the best they could do to keep the die in service.
They sure as heck tried to get as much use out of these dies as they could.
Here is an 1836/1336
Not extreme, but it looks like the tips of a couple olive leaves have fallen off the edge of the world !
Here ya go....
Major diagnostic is the upper berry is half buried in the leaf and (thanks Nysoto) the lowest berry is between the serifs of the A in AMERICA.
This is the third use of this obverse die, hence its shallow relief compared to the reverse die.
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Sorry about the old hazy scratched plastic.
I'll get her in newer plastic someday.
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She's a beauty, Daniel....how did she tone so quickly?
What's the story on the double strike?
Of course these coins are sold out!!!! ;(
<< <i>She's a beauty, Daniel....how did she tone so quickly?
What's the story on the double strike?
Of course these coins are sold out!!!! ;( >>
The toning was intentionally "accelerated". But rarely do they come out with that sort of look.
The double-strike was a press setup (die adjustment) piece. Rather than use multiple different
silver blanks for testing, I used one, and struck over it a second time. I generally do not
sell or release such items. I made that one as test strike and added the toning for my
own "entertainment".
<< <i>A neat little Small Stars
Just because this one should be shown twice.
What a beautiful coin.
jom
JH
Proof Buffalo Registry Set
Capped Bust Quarters Registry Set
Proof Walking Liberty Halves Registry Set