1893/93 Columbia Half, Is It An Error?

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augbauer Pillar of the Community Philippines 606 Posts	Posted 02/22/2008 9:27 pm Good day, Sir/Madam, may you help me identify whether this coin is an error or not? Image: 1893-3.jpg 13 KB Image: 1893-1.jpg 84.19 KB Report this Post to the Staff

SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 02/22/2008 10:10 pm augberger, Yes it is. It's listed in cherrypicker's guide as a repunched date. It carries a slight premium over the normal coin (Normal EF40 - $10, RPD EF40- $15). With a 10x loupe you should be able to see a ghost image over the top of the '9'. Report this Post to the Staff
augbauer Pillar of the Community Philippines 606 Posts	Posted 02/22/2008 10:26 pm Thank you, SeatedNut, Sir and thank you,too, for the grading. Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 02/23/2008 12:28 am To clarify though. It is a variety, not an error. Report this Post to the Staff
coppercoins Pillar of the Community United States 7629 Posts	Posted 02/23/2008 01:08 am Bill beat me to it....but it's a die variety, not a variety. ;O) Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 02/23/2008 03:08 am I think the terminology is accurate now--nothing to add other than nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
augbauer Pillar of the Community Philippines 606 Posts	Posted 02/24/2008 9:30 pm May I ask what's the difference between a variety and a die variety? Report this Post to the Staff
augbauer Pillar of the Community Philippines 606 Posts	Posted 02/25/2008 9:41 pm Thank you, KurtS, Sir. Report this Post to the Staff
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