1812 Bust Half Elongated Star Points

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woodcr Valued Member United States 403 Posts	Posted 04/08/2012 6:46 pm I have an 1812 bust half,graded by Anacs in F12. It has elongated star points going towards the rim. I was told that this was not an error but the result of uneven pressure from the hand press used in those days. A second opinion would be appreciated so I can stop thinking that it might be an error. * Edited by Staff to clarify topic title. Titles are important! * Report this Post to the Staff

nod2003 Pillar of the Community United States 3294 Posts	Posted 04/08/2012 6:50 pm You mean like what mine has? It seems pretty common. Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 04/08/2012 6:52 pm To CCF! We will be able to tell you much more if you could post pics of the obverse and reverse. You are correct that it is not an error Report this Post to the Staff
woodcr Valued Member United States 403 Posts	Posted 04/08/2012 6:59 pm yes, like that, I will try to post a pic, retiring soon and will be able to put more time in on coin sites, I believe this is my third post, how many before it quits saying new member Report this Post to the Staff
M0nks Pillar of the Community United States 1770 Posts	Posted 04/08/2012 7:27 pm 50 posts but make sure they are all quality posts!! Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 6:16 pm It is common to see them with elongated star points. I have thought that those were the result of die wear. Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 04/09/2012 6:34 pm It is a form of die wear, primarily caused by Bust Halves being struck on an open collar press. Without a collar, the planchet can expand further than it would if contained by a collar thus causing greater die wear. Bust Halves were not struck in collar full-time until 1837(a mere 1,200 were struck in 1836) with the advent of new steam presses. Report this Post to the Staff
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