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Bedrock of the Community
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Here is an example of my own, an 1865 (PCGS MS63) The dies were rotated 180 degrees (medal turn orientation) and then clashed. Note the central strike weakness on the reverse (flat lines in III) and obverse (flat hair and ear) that resulted from the clash.   Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Well it is interesting to say the least.
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I pulled the trigger for $43 delivered. Just too odd to pass up.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I would have bought it all day long at $43.
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I'll see if I can get better pictures when it arrives. I felt like the dealer was just about giving it away. Maybe he thought that was wear and not a weak strike.
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In the shape of the top of an 8? Yes. Not an error, just a small Retained Cud as the die continued to a terminal state. Here is a slightly earlier state, but the cracks match perfectly:  Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Grade wise, I would wager a guess at AU details. Looks a little wipey. The clashes and LDS are neat nonetheless.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I love the off-center strike. That's truly epic.
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I think you may have the answer, jacrispies. File marks by "ES" in STATES match up as does the slightly rotated die clash. Similar weak center strike. Start of the curve under the 6 very similar. No dot to the right of the 5, but I'm buying your theory. I'm convinced that these two coins were struck by the same die, mine later than yours. Thanks
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05/01/2024 8:23 pm
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The crack starting at the U in UNITED matches as well. Would be fun to search around for even later die state examples, perhaps the Cud is fully formed. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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They had a good many problems with dies breaking in 1865 apparently - my other 3c. A bit off center as well.  Edited by Blastenpene4
05/01/2024 9:14 pm
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Man, that's a whale of a Cud! Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Agreed, but it's still a super neat coin, and you paid more than a fair price for it.
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there is some crazy stuff happening with this coin. new photos are better. the coin may have been wiped at some point (jacrispies comment on details) tough call on AU or MS like I stated before and even with the new photos I can't get a good handle it. this is one you'll need to assess in hand. a couple grades are possible
AU details (cleaned)
AU55
UNC details (cleaned)
MS62
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Posted 05/01/2024 2:28 pm
Uncirculated American Silver Eagles 
