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  • Let me add a couple to the thread.

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    Gary
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    JRocco

    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
    zap1111
    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 >>


    image 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.image
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Very happy to post this one again. My newest and now MOST favorite CBH of my set..............1814 E/A PCGS MS61

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  • johnravjohnrav Posts: 230 ✭✭
    oh, the bust as back. I do not think this has been posted yet...

    1823/2 10c
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  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275
    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 image
  • johnravjohnrav Posts: 230 ✭✭


    << <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 image >>



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  • jayPemjayPem Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Very happy to post this one again. My newest and now MOST favorite CBH of my set..............1814 E/A PCGS MS61

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    Yep, that would be my favorite too... !


  • Two Thumbs Up on That One Dave...

    Here's my Favorite, The Crown Jewel so to speak..."-)

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    Take Care, Dave
  • drddmdrddm Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Two Thumbs Up on That One Dave...

    Here's my Favorite, The Crown Jewel so to speak..."-)

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    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 image
  • BarberFanaticBarberFanatic Posts: 671 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Two Thumbs Up on That One Dave...

    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.


  • Thanks Guys, sorry about the late response..."-)

    PCGS was a little hard on her but it's buy the coin not the plastic...

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    Here's some others...

    Great Toning...
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    Mark Goodman in his book...
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    My Glamor Shot...
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    Currently Listed: Nothing

    Take Care, Dave
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    Yes, JRocco - some coins ARE just plain interesting - like your 32 with the die cracks. Cool!
    zap
    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • 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).

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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks zap, they sure are.
    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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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
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    Really nice quarter!
  • BarberFanaticBarberFanatic Posts: 671 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Thanks Guys, sorry about the late response..."-)

    PCGS was a little hard on her but it's buy the coin not the plastic...

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    Here's some others...

    Great Toning...
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    Mark Goodman in his book...
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    My Glamor Shot...
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    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.
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • zap1111zap1111 Posts: 1,298 ✭✭
    Hey JRocco,

    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
    zap1111
    102 capped bust half dollars - 100 die marriages
    BHNC #198
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • GABGAB Posts: 641
    I have a real weakness for this fun kind:image

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    Golf time!!
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275
    Nice CBH's everyone image
  • jayPemjayPem Posts: 4,082 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's a low grade off center to add.
    Not extreme, but it looks like the tips of a couple olive leaves have fallen off the edge of the world !


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  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275
    Just finished imaging the rest of my Set Registry Bust Dimes image

    Here ya go....

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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.
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    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275
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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
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  • USMoneyloverUSMoneylover Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭
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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    1824/2/0
    Sorry about the old hazy scratched plastic.
    I'll get her in newer plastic someday.
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  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275
    A Recent NewP - 1825 JR-1 (R4) VF-20/25, a few (unfortunate) obv scratches in the cap

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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!!!! ;(
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Let's get this back on coins
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  • GABGAB Posts: 641
    Here is one of my latest additions:

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    Golf time!!
  • dcarrdcarr Posts: 9,103 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <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".
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited with better pics
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  • All these gorgeous CBHs... I'm drooling over here!
  • A neat little Small Stars
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    Reeded Edge halves by die variety
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>A neat little Small Stars
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    Just because this one should be shown twice.
    What a beautiful coin.
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
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  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,796 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This is a really tough type coin. It is harder to find than the type that succeeded it.

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    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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