Error Highlight: 1822 Capped Bust Quarter Overpunched 25¢ Over 50¢

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 04/30/2015 4:25 pm Stack's Bowers - To err is human, it is said. And when the Mint makes an error that can be divine. In 1822 a Mint engraver was working on the reverse die for a silver coin. In a moment of forgetfulness, or perhaps after too many sips of rum (a popular libation for Mint workers of the time), he thought he was preparing a half-dollar die. On the reverse, he added the figures 50 C. Oops! This was a small-diameter die intended for a quarter dollar. He then overpunched the 50 with 25, but left enough of the error visible that it is easily seen today. Thus, one of the most famous early silver coins. As might be expected, this variety is desirable in any grade. Even a well-worn example would attract attention. The D. Brent Pogue Collection coin is a gorgeous Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS)! Read the Entire Article Read More: Error Highlight Series Report this Post to the Staff

SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 04/30/2015 8:02 pm The existence of the error isn't so astounding for the era - although it's interesting to note that the die is considered having been created in 1818, and was used again in 1828 - it's more that they'd choose it to strike any Proofs over the pristine B-1 die which also struck Proofs. Report this Post to the Staff
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