INSTALMENT 2
IntCAPPED
BUST
Half Dimes TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Capped Bust
Half DimesA. Description
B. Specification
C. Areas of High Points
D. Grading
a. Grading Examples
E. Rarity Rating
F. Dates of Production
a. Date
b. Description Of Selected Coin
c. Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
d. Attribution Diagnostics
e. This Die State Includes
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Description:
The Capped Bust
Half Dimes were produced using the close collar technology implemented by the Mint in the late 1820s. Earlier coins were edged prior to the obverse/ reverse striking, but the close collar (essentially an edge die) eliminated this step, imparting the edge reeding as part of the striking process. The close collar also limited the outward spread of metal during striking, creating not only a uniform diameter to the finished coins, but generally improving the device impressions; metal constrained from flowing outward more completely flowed into the details of the design features. The close collar also produced a raised protective rim around the beads or dentils along the circumference, and enabled the minting of proof coins with higher quality details and polished surfaces.
On the obverse Liberty faces left, wearing a softly folded mobcap (a woman's headdress of the time) with the word LIBERTY around the base. Long curled hair extends from under the edge of the cap along the front and sides, and cascades down the neck and over the shoulder. Folded drapery wraps around the neck and down and across the bust, and is secured by a clasp above the shoulder. Thirteen six-point stars are arranged on both sides of Liberty, seven to the left and six to the right, all inside the beaded or dentilled border that is inside the raised smooth rim. The date is at the bottom.
The reverse displays a centered eagle, wings partially raised, clutching an olive branch in the right claw and three arrows in the left. A shield is placed over the body of the eagle, and a concentric banner folded backward at the ends, displaying E PLURIBUS UNUM, is above the eagle. The denomination 5 C. is at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA follows along the top three-fourths of the coin inside the beads or dentils that are placed next to a raised smooth rim. All coins were minted at Philadelphia and display no mintmark.
This new design of 1829 was the first to have the denomination placed on the coin, expressed as "5 C. This was also the first time the eagle on the reverse was adorned with a shield.
Circulation strike Capped Bust
Half Dimes are relatively plentiful in census/ population reports, though specific varieties are scarce or rare. A few prooflike examples have been certified. Prices are modest up to near-Gem, becoming expensive as Gem or finer. The 1834 3 over inverted 3, 1836 3 over inverted 3, and 1837 Small 5C have modest premiums over other dates, increasing by factors of two or more as Choice Uncirculated or finer. Very few proof coins have been certified, including some with cameo designations. All proof examples are expensive even at lower grades, but very expensive as Select Proof or finer. There are minor price variations from year to year but no proof issue is markedly more or less expensive than any of the other dates in the series.
Specifications:
Designer:
William Kneass, possibly adapted from a
John Reich design
Circulation Mintage: high 2,760,000 (1835), low 871,000 (1837)
Proof Mintage: high 30 (1829, estimated), low 10 (1830-1833, 1835-1827, estimated)
Denomintion: $0.05 Five cents (05/100)
Diameter: ±15.5 mm; reeded edge
Metal content: 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper
Weight: ±1.35 grams
Areas Of High Points:
Capped Bust
Half Dime General Grading Standards:
G4 Good- Bust outlined, no detail. Date and legend readable
VG8 Very Good- Complete legend and date plain. At least 3 letters of LIBERTY show clearly.
F12 Fine- All letters in LIBERTY show.
VF Very Fine- Full rims. Ear and shoulder clasp show plainly.
EF40 Extremely Fine- Ear very distinct, eyebrow and hair well defined.
AU50 About Uncirculated- Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the mint luster is still present.
MS60 Uncirculated- No trace of wear. Light blemishes.
MS63 Select Uncirculated- No trace of wear. Light blemishes. Attractive mint luster.
Grading Examples
FR02
AG03
G04
G06
VG08
VG10
F12
F15
VF20
VF25
VF30
VF35
XF40
XF45
AU50
AU53
AU55
AU58
MS60
MS61
MS62
MS63
MS64
MS65
MS66
MS67
MS68
RARITY RATING:
VERY COMMON R1
COMMON R2
SCARCE R3
VERY SCARCE R4= 76 to 200 Pieces Known
RARE R5 = 31 to 75 Pieces Known
VERY RARE R6 = 13 to 30 Pieces Known
EXTREMELY RARE R7= 4 to 12 Pieces Known
R8 = 1 to 3 Pieces Known
Dates of production:
Date Mintage for
Circulation Mintage of
Proofs Notes
1829
1,230,000 est. 30
1830
1,240,000 est. 10
1831
1,242,700 est. 10
1832
965,000 est. 10
1833
1,370,000 est. 10
1834
1,480,000 est. 20
1835
2,760,000 est. 10 The reverse comes with Large and Small 5 varieties.
1836
1,900,000 est. 10 The reverse comes with Large and Small 5 varieties.
1837
871,000 est. 10 The reverse comes with Large and Small 5 varieties.
1829
Varieties (18)
Sub varieties (12)
1829 LM-1 - Common R2
1829 LM-2 - Very Common R1
1829 LM-3 - Common R2
1829 LM-4 - Scarce R3
1829 LM-5 - Very Common R1
1829 LM-6
LM-6.1 Extremely rare R7
LM-6.2 R5
LM-6.3 R5
1829 LM-7
LM-7.1 R4
LM-7.2 R4
LM-7.3 R4
1829 LM-8 - Extremely Rare R7
1829 LM-9 - Rare R5
1829 LM-10 - Rare R5
1829 LM-11 - Very Rare R6
1829 LM-12 - Very Rare R6
1829 LM-13
LM-13.1 R1
LM-13.2 R2
1829 LM-14 - Very Scarce R4
1829 LM-15
LM-15.1 R4
LM-15.2 R4
1829 LM-16
LM-16 .1 R2
LM-16.2 R2
1829 LM-17 - Very Scarce R4
1829 LM-18 - Rare R5
COIN # DATE LM # OBV. REV. R-FACTOR
1 1829 LM-1 1 A R-2
2 1829 LM-2 2 B R-1
3 1829 LM-3 3 C R-2
4 1829 LM-4 3 D R-3
5 1829 LM-5 4 D R-1
6 1829 LM-6.1 4 E R-7
7 1829 LM-6.2 4 E R-5
8 1829 LM-6.3 4 E R-5
9 1829 LM-7.1 5 E R-4
10 1829 LM-7.2 5 E R-4
11 1829 LM-7.3 5 E R-4
12 1829 LM-8 2 E R-6
13 1829 LM-9 3 F R-4
14 1829 LM-10 4 F R-4
15 1829 LM-11 2 F R-6
16 1829 LM-12 5 F R-6
17 1829 LM-13.1 6 G R-1
18 1829 LM-13.2 6 G R-2
19 1829 LM-14 6 H R-4
20 1829 LM-15.1 4 H R-4
21 1829 LM-15.2 4 H R-4
22 1829 LM-16.1 6 J R-2
23 1829 LM-16.2 6 J R-2
24 1829 LM-17 4 J R-4
25 1829 LM-18 4 M R-4
1829 LM-1Common R2
Description Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C V-7, LM-1, R.2. Reiver state a. MS62 NGC.
Light silver gray and pleasing for the grade with minimal signs of handling in the fields or on the devices. There are flecks of gold and russet near the devices, with luster in the fields. The strike is very sharp and there is no sign of the later die clashing found over the date. An available die marriage, and thought to be one of the first struck in early 1829 as
Half Dime coinage resumed after a 23 year hiatus. The reverse has three pale gules in the shield, but these are somewhat poorly defined by the strike, as normally seen on this variety
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Reiver state a
Obverse And Reverse Die Marriage
LM-1 1
A
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
Reverse:
• three pale gules in the shield.
• scroll beginning under the left serif of E in UNITED.
scroll beginning under the three pale gules in the shield
left serif of E in UNITED
This Die State Includes
1829 LM-2 Very Common R1
Description Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C V-3, LM-2, R.1. Early die state. AU55 NGC.
Light golden-gray in color and attractive for the grade. There are no surface problems worthy of note, and the strike is sharp. No die clashing under the left wing of the eagle and without the obverse die crack through the B of LIBERTY. A common die marriage and one of the more available issues from 1829. The reverse has three pale gules in the shield.
Early die state
Obverse And Reverse Die Marriage
LM-2 2
B
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
• Double denticle at S1
Double denticle at S1
Reverse:
• M-1 above E-3
• ER touch
Rev. B
M-1 above E-3
ER touch
This Die State Includes
1829 LM-3 Common R2
Description Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C V-2, LM-3, R.2. Reiver state a. AU50 NGC.
Reflective with reddish-gray hues over the devices, lighter silver in the fields. This is the usually seen early die state before the die cracks formed over IT of UNITED
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Reiver state a
1829 H10C MS66 PCGS. V-2, LM-3, R.2.
This is one of just three varieties having a feature known as "three pale gules." On the reverse, each vertical stripe (known as a gule), has three individual lines (known as a pale). A satiny Gem with reflective obverse fields and frosty reverse fields. Both sides have gorgeous pale green and iridescent toning with considerable light gold color on the reverse. Sharply struck and highly appealing.
Obverse And Reverse Die Marriage
LM-3 3
C
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
Reverse:
• three pale gules
three pale gules
This Die State Includes
1829 LM-4 Scarce R3
Description Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C V-13, LM-4, R.3. AU58 NGC.
Early die state as always seen. Frosty and bright, with ample luster in the fields, and toned with peripheral gold. Faint scattered disturbances expected on a briefly circulated coin, none of any consequence. A fully struck, appealing coin to represent this variety
Obverse And Reverse Die Marriage
LM-4 3
D
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
Reverse:
• Feather In Line With Tip Of 5
REV. D
Feather In Line With Tip Of 5
Feather In Line With Tip Of 5
This Die State Includes
1829 LM-5 Very Common R1
Description Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C MS65 NGC. V-6, LM-5, R.1. Ex: Pittman Collection.
The digit 1 in the date is doubled at the top, and there is an extra half-dentil between stars 9 and 10. On the reverse the E in STATES is sharply lower than the second T. Lush aquamarine peripheral coloration envelops both sides, while the obverse and reverse centers offer rose-gray patina. Despite the moderately deep toning, vibrant luster emerges unimpeded from beneath. A minor pinscratch extends just above and behind Liberty's head
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Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-5 4
D
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
• Top of 1 doubled
• extra half-dentil between stars 9 and 10
1829 OBV.
Top of 1 doubled
extra half-dentil between stars 9 and 10
Reverse:
• Feather In Line With Tip Of 5
• the E in STATES is sharply lower than the second T
4 REV. D
Feather In Line With Tip Of 5
E in STATES is sharply lower than the second T
This Die State Includes
1829 LM-6 Rare R5
3 sub varieties
Each sub variety will have the same attribution diagnostics as the main date but will have characteristics of their own to diffreiciate the die states.
LM-6.1
LM-6.2
LM-6.3
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
The 1829 LM-6 varieties combines obverse 4 with reverse E
LM-6 4
E
Obverse 4 Reverse E
Attribution Diagnostics
Rev. E
RI Touch
1829 OBV.4
Top of 1 doubled
DIE DEGRIDATION
Identifing the 1829 LM-6 Varieties 6.1 6.2 6.3
Strong devices, both berries have stems yes yes yes
First diagonal of N fills No yes yes
Small
Cud starts to form above M into dentils No yes yes
Top loop of S-2 fills. Die crack forms from
Left wing tip to rim No No yes
Large die chip forms in second angle of N and a
die crack forms from rim to top of E-3 & across to R No No yes
Obverse:
• Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
• RI Touch
• both berries have stems
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-6.1Extremly Rare R7
Description Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C --Improperly Cleaned-- NGC Details. Unc. LM-6.1. NGC
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-6.1 4
E
Attribution Diagnostics
Rev. E1829 OBV.4
RI Touch Top of 1 doubled
Obverse:
• Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
• RI Touch
• both berries have stems
Top of 1 doubled
RI Touch both berries have stems
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-6.2 Rare R5
Description Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C V-5, LM-6.2, R.5. AU55 NGC. Reiver state a.
Dark steel gray and attractive for the grade. An average strike with some central weakness on the high points of Liberty's curls but the stars and eagle are all sharp. A minor scratch resides between the date and final star. Middle die state with the faint die crack through the I of LIBERTY extending down part of Liberty's face, and on the reverse a die crack resides at the top of the E in AMERICA
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Reiver state a
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-6.2 4
E
Obverse 4 Reverse E
Attribution Diagnostics
Rev. E 1829 OBV.4 RI Touch Top of 1 doubled
Obverse:
• Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
• both berries have stems
• RI Touch
As degradation of the die ocures we begin to see small changes.
First diagonal of N fills
Small
Cud starts to form above M into dentils
Top of 1 doubled both berries have stems
RI Touch
This Die State Includes
Middle die state with the faint die crack through the I of LIBERTY extending down part of Liberty's face, and on the reverse a die crack resides at the top of the E in AMERICA
die crack through the I of die crack resides at the
LIBERTY extending down top of the E in AMERICA
part of Liberty's face
First diagonal of N fills Small
Cud starts to form
above M into dentils
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-6.3 Rare R5
General Information for This LM Number
This single obverse die was used with six different reverse dies to strike varieties LM-5, 6, 10, 15, 17, and 18. Of these, only LM-5 is common. Identification of this obverse is simple, with the top of the digit 1 in the date sharply recut above. The reverse of this scarce variety has the tops of UN joined with the right top of you slightly higher than the left top of N
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C MS63 Prooflike NGC. V-5, LM-6.3, R.4.. This example represents the latest remarriage of the LM-6 variety, struck between LM-8 and LM-7.3. The obverse has a prominent vertical die crack from Liberty's cap down to the drapery. The reverse has several small cracks, chips, and rim breaks. Both sides have fully prooflike fields with wisps of heather and golden-brown toning. Although a few light hairlines and other abrasions are noted, the overall eye appeal is excellent. Although we don't consider this to be a proof example, it possesses many of the characteristics seen on such coins
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-6.3 4
E
Attribution Diagnostics
Rev. E
RI Touch
1829 OBV.4
Top of 1 doubled
Obverse:
• Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
• both berries have stems
• RI Touch
Top of 1 doubled both berries have stems
RI Touch
This die state includes
Now there is further degradation to the die
The obverse has a prominent vertical die crack from Liberty's cap down to the drapery. The reverse has several small cracks, chips, and rim breaks First diagonal of N fills Small
Cud starts to form above M into dentils
Top loop of S-2 fills. Die crack forms from Left wing tip to rim Large die chip forms in second angle of N
die crack forms from rim to top of E-3 & across to R
vertical die crack from First diagonal of N fills
Liberty's cap down to
the drapery
The reverse has several small cracks, chips, and rim breaks
Small
Cud starts to form Large die chip forms in
above M into dentils second angle of N
Die crack forms from Left wing Small
Cud starts to form above
tip to rim M into dentils
1829 LM-7 Very Scarce R4
3 sub varieties
Each sub variety will have the same attribution diagnostics as the main date but will have characteristics of their own to diffreiciate the die states.
LM-7.1
LM-7.2
LM-7.3
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-7 5
E
Obverse 5 Reverse E
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.5
S-3 and S-4 close and almost
touch center of dentiles
REV. E
RI touch
Obverse:
• S-3 and S-4 close and almost touch center of dentiles
Reverse:
• RI touch
The following die state characteristics are recorded for the various marriages and
remarriages, as follows:
First angle of N fills with small die chip (LM-7.1): yes.
Die crack forms from right side of 9 to dentils (LM-7.2): faint.
Small
Cud in dentils above M (LM-7.2): yes.
Die crack from rim through top of E3 (LM-7.2): yes.
Small die crack forms from base of I2 to C1 (LM-7.2): yes.
Top loop of S2 fills (LM-7.2): no.
Large die chip in second angle of N (LM-7.3): no.
Die crack from left wing to rim (LM-7.3): yes.
Die crack through top of E3 continues to top of R (LM-7.3): yes
Die crack forms from R to rim (LM-7.3): no.
Retained Cud forms above ER (LM-7.3): no
This shows how te die changes as it is used and begins to break down
And go through it's different die states.
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-7.1 Very Scarce R4
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-4, LM-7.1, R.4. VF35 NGC. Reiver state a.
Mottled light and dark gray, with even darker flecks in the fields. An average strike for this early die state. Identifiable by a long thin scratch from the motto ribbon which hits the left wing of the eagle, and runs parallel along the outer edge of that wing but ends before the tip
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Reiver state a.
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-7.1 5
E
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.5
S-3 and S-4 close and almost
touch center of dentiles
REV. E
RI touch
Obverse:
• S-3 and S-4 close and almost touch center of dentiles
Reverse:
• RI touch
S-3 and S-4 close and RI touch
almost touch center of
dentiles
This die state includes
long thin scratch from the motto ribbon which hits the left wing of the eagle, and runs parallel along the outer edge of that wing but ends before the tip small die chip is seen in the first angle of N of UNITED
First angle of N fills with small die chip (LM-7.1): yes.
scratch from the motto ribbon which hits the left wing of the eagle
small die chip is seen in the first angle of N of UNITED
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-7.2 Very Scarce R4
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C MS62 NGC. V-4, LM-7.2, R.4.
Students Logan and McCloskey recorded three separate emissions of this die marriage with the following sequence: LM-7.1, 6.2, 7.2, 8, 6.3, 7.3. This particular example adds some confusion to the recorded sequence of events.
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-7.2 5
E
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.5
S-3 and S-4 close and almost
touch center of dentiles
REV. E
RI touch
Obverse:
• S-3 and S-4 close and almost touch center of dentiles
Reverse:
• RI touch
S-3 and S-4 close and almost RI touch
touch center of dentiles
This die state includes
Small
Cud in dentils above M Die crack from rim through top of E3 Small die crack forms from base of I2 to C1 Top loop of S2 fills
First angle of N fills with small die chip (LM-7.1): yes.
Die crack forms from right side of 9 to dentils (LM-7.2): faint.
Small
Cud in dentils above M (LM-7.2): yes.
Die crack from rim through top of E3 (LM-7.2): yes.
Small die crack forms from base of I2 to C1 (LM-7.2): yes.
Top loop of S2 fills (LM-7.2): no.
Small
Cud in dentils above M Die crack from rim through
top of E3
die crack forms from base Top loop of S2 fills
of I2 to C1
1829 LM-7.3 Very Scarce R4
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-4, LM-7.3, R.4. XF40 NGC. Reiver state d
Dark gray with some lighter russet tones in the fields and very pleasing to the eye. A good strike on the devices, and the surfaces are clean save for a couple of minor nicks on the reverse. On this later die state the crack over the E of AMERICA has formed a lump
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Reiver state d
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-7.3 5
E
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.5
S-3 and S-4 close and almost
touch center of dentiles
REV. E
RI touch
Obverse:
• S-3 and S-4 close and almost touch center of dentiles
Reverse:
• RI touch
S-3 and S-4 close and almost RI touch
touch center of dentiles
This die state includes
crack over the E of AMERICA has formed a lump Die crack from left wing to rim Die crack through top of E3 continues to top of R
First angle of N fills with small die chip (LM-7.1): yes.
Die crack forms from right side of 9 to dentils (LM-7.2): faint.
Small
Cud in dentils above M (LM-7.2): yes.
Die crack from rim through top of E3 (LM-7.2): yes.
Small die crack forms from base of I2 to C1 (LM-7.2): yes.
Top loop of S2 fills (LM-7.2): no.
Large die chip in second angle of N (LM-7.3): no.
Die crack from left wing to rim (LM-7.3): yes.
Die crack through top of E3 continues to top of R (LM-7.3): yes
Die crack forms from R to rim (LM-7.3): no.
Retained Cud forms above ER (LM-7.3): no
Retained Cud forms above Die crack from left wing to
ER rim
Large die chip in second angle Die crack through top of E3
of N continues to top of R
Die crack forms from R to rim
1829 LM-8 Extremly Rare R7
Description of Selected Coin
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-8 2
E
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV. 2
Double dentle at S-1
REV. E
RI touch
Obverse:
• Double dentle at S-1
Reverse:
• RI touch
1829 LM-9 Scarce R5
General Information for This LM Number
On the obverse, the right base of the 1 is close to the 8, and the upper loop of the 8 is close to the 2. The left edge of the 2 is over a space between dentils. The neck of the 2 is not curved. A dentil is centered below the left edge of the upright of the 1. On the reverse, NIT are joined and the D is low. RI are close, and an extra top serif of the C in AMERICA appears between the C and A. The flag of the 5 is halfway under the arrow feather.
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C MS67 NGC. V-11, LM-9, R.5.
This piece has splendid, prooflike original silver-gray fields with radiant luster and lots of eye appeal. There is as yet none of the die chipping that would later afflict the reverse die, in line with the prooflikeness apparent on both sides. The strike is bold, although there is minor softness around the shield border
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-9 3
F
Attribution Diagnostics
REV.F
Die line between CA or
Extra xerif of C bertween CA
Obverse:
• the right base of the 1 is close to the 8
• upper loop of the 8 is close to the 2
• left edge of the 2 is over a space between dentils
• neck of the 2 is not curved
• dentil is centered below the left edge of the upright of the 1
Reverse:
• NIT are joined
• D is low
• RI are close
• extra top serif of the C in AMERICA appears between the C and A
• flag of the 5 is halfway under the arrow feathe
the right base of the 1 is close to the 8
upper loop of the 8 is close to the 2
left edge of the 2 is over a space between dentils
neck of the 2 is not curved
dentil is centered below the left edge of the upright of the 1
NIT are joined RI are close
D is low extra top serif of the C in
AMERICA appears between
the C and A
flag of the 5 is halfway under the arrow feathe
1829 LM-10 Rare R5
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-16, LM-10, R.5. VG10 NGC.
Dark steel gray and decent for the moderate grade An early die state of this die pairing
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early die state
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-10 4
F
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.4
Top of 1 doubled
Rev.F
Die Line Between CA
Obverse:
• Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
• Die Line Between CA
Top of 1 doubled
Die Line Between CA
1829 LM-11 Rare R5
Discrption Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C V-18, LM-11, R-5. AU53 NGC.
Early die state for this variety. Light silver in color with traces of luster in the fields and boldly struck devices. Identifiable by a minor planchet streak through IB to the clasp on Liberty, and on the reverse through the olive leaves. Faint pin lines in the lower right obverse field fail to detract. An early die state struck before the obverse cracks formed to stars four and thirteen, and before the die chip appeared in the N in UNITED.
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Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-11 2
F
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV. Rev.F
Double dentle at S-1 Die Line Between CA
Obverse;
• Double dentle at S-1
• Identifiable by a minor planchet streak through IB to the clasp on Liberty
Reverse
• Identifiable by a minor planchet streak on the reverse through the olive leaves.
• Die Line Between CA
:
Identifiable by a minor p Double dentle at S-1
lanchet streak through IB
to the clasp on Liberty
streak on the reverse Identifiable by a minor
through the olive leaves planchet Die Line Between CA
This die state includes
die state struck before the obverse cracks formed to stars four and thirteen, and before the die chip appeared in the N in UNITED
Says that this is early die state yet I see a lot of die cracks
die crack
die crack
die crack
die crack
die crack
die crack
1829 LM-12 Rare R5
Discrption Of Selcted Coin
1829 H10C V-10, LM-12, R.6. Reiver state a.- -Reverse Scratched--NCS. Fine Details.
A very rare die variety which is seldom available in any grade, Steel gray and otherwise attractive, and a decent coin for the moderate grade.The scratch is fairly light, and one portion extends down from the left wing through the branch and leaves, another fainter portion extends through the left wing, beak and through the second S of STATES to the rim.
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Reiver state a
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-12 5
F
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.5
S-3 and S-4 close and almost
touch center of dentiles
Rev.F
Die Line Between CA
Obverse:
• S-3 and S-4 close and almost touch center of dentiles
Reverse:
• Scratch extends down from the left wing through the branch and leaves
• Fainter Scratch portion extends through the left wing, beak and through the second S of STATES to the rim
• Die Line Between CA
S-3 and S-4 close and almost
touch center of dentiles
Scratch extends down from the left wing through the branch and leaves
Fainter Scratch portion extends through the left wing, beak and through the second S of STATES to the rim
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-13
2 sub varieties
Each sub variety will have the same attribution diagnostics as the main date but will have characteristics of their own to diffreiciate the die states.
LM-13.1
LM-13.2
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-13 6
G
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
Reverse:
REV. G
Tip of stem over serif of C-2
1829 LM-13.1 Very Common R1
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C MS65 PCGS. V-12, LM-13.1, R.1.
The peak of the 9 is recut, and the tip of the olive branch is close to the serif of the C in the denomination. A seemingly fully struck Gem with splendid sea-green and coral-rose color that cedes to an untoned central reverse.
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-13.1 6
G
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
6. The peak of the 9 is recut
The peak of the 9 is recut
Reverse:
REV. G
1. tip of the olive branch is close to the serif of the C
2. Scroll begins under left side of E
3. Scroll ends under left side of the right upright of M
Tip of stem over serif of C-2 Scroll begins under left
side of E
Scroll ends under left side of Scroll begins under left side of E
right upright of M
tip of the olive branch is close to the
serif of the C
1829 LM-13.2 Common R2
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-12a, LM-13.2, R.2.--Damaged--NCS. AU Details. Reiver state d.
The damage consists of several rather minor nicks on Liberty and in the surrounding fields, the reverse is much cleaner and shows just a few minor ticks. Traces of luster remain and the strike is generally sharp. A slightly later die state of this variety with a die crack extending from both wing tips and faint die cracks at the tops of MER and ICA of AMERICA
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Reiver state d.
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-13.1 6
G
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
Reverse:
REV. G
Tip of stem over serif of C-2 Scroll begins under left side of E
Scroll ends under left side of the right upright of M
This Die State Includes
Later die state of this variety with a die crack extending from both wing tips and faint die cracks at the tops of MER and ICA of AMERICA
die crack extending from both wing tips
faint die cracks at the tops of MER and ICA of AMERICA
1829 LM-14 Vary Scarce R4
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-9. LM-14. R.4. Reiver state a. MS61 NGC.
Bright and untoned, with clean surfaces for the grade.
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Reiver state a
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-14 6
G
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
Reverse:
REV. H
1. A-1 Above T-2 At Base
A-1 Above T-2 At Base
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-15 Very Scarce R4
2 Sub varieties
Each sub variety will have the same attribution diagnostics as the main date but will have characteristics of their own to diffreiciate the die states.
LM-15.1
LM-15.2
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-15 4
H
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
1. One in date doubled at top
2. 82 closer at top
3. 29 closer at top
4. Left base of 2 points to center of dentil
5. S13 twice as close to dentils
Reverse:
REV. H
A-1 Above T-2 At Base
1829 LM-15.1 Very Scarce R4
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C MS61 ANACS. LM-15.1, R.4.
A needle-sharp piece that has ample luster and original peripheral rose, apple-green, and honey-gold colors. The three die chips associated with LM-15.2 are not present for this scarce subvariety, although a slender vertical die crack (as made) bisects the portrait
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-15.1 4
H
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
1829 OBV.4
6. 1 in date doubled at top
7. 82 closer at top
8. 29 closer at top
9. Left base of 2 points to center of dentil
10. S13 twice as close to dentils
Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
REV. H
• A-1 Above T-2 At Base
A-1 Above T-2 At Base
1829 LM-15.2 Very Scarce R4
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-14, LM-15.2, R.2. Reiver state b. AU58 NGC.
Lustrous and well struck by the dies, with lovely orange-gold peripheral toning. On this later die state the obverse has faint cracks connecting many of the stars and the 9 in the date to the rim, and the dies show sharp clash marks near Liberty's ear and the fields
Reiver state b
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-15.2 4
H
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
1829 OBV.4
11. 1 in date doubled at top
12. 82 closer at top
13. 29 closer at top
14. Left base of 2 points to center of dentil
15. S13 twice as close to dentils
Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
REV. H
• A-1 Above T-2 At Base
A-1 Above T-2 At Base
This Die State Includes
On this later die state the obverse has faint cracks connecting many of the stars and the 9 in the date to the rim, and the dies show sharp clash marks near Liberty's ear and the fields
It's this die degradation that produces the different die states.
LM-15.1 and LM-15.2
Crack between S4 and S5 Crack between S5 and S6
Die crack from the 9 in the date to the rim
SUB VARIETY
1829 LM-16 Common R2
2 Sub varieties
Each sub variety will have the same attribution diagnostics as the main date but will have characteristics of their own to diffreiciate the die states.
LM-16.1
LM-16.2
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-16 6
J
ALL LM-16 WILL HAVE THE SAME CHARACTORISTICS
Attribution Diagnostics
Obverse:
Reverse:
REV. J
RI Apart
1829 LM-16.1 Common R2
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C Fine 12 NGC. LM-16.1.
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-16.1 6
J
Attribution Diagnostics
SAME CHARACTORISTICS AS LM-16
SAME DIES WERE USED ONLY NOW THEY ARE SHOWING WEAR
Obverse:
Reverse:
REV. J
• RI Apart
1829 LM-16.2 Common R2
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-14, LM-16.2, R.2. Reiver state a.--Obverse Scratched--NCS. AU Details.
The obverse has an old scratch through the lower portion of Liberty's neck and into the left field, and the color is rather somber and dark. The surfaces are slightly porous as though this coin was buried or perhaps had a brief encounter with a blow torch. On the reverse the toning is acetylene yellow and burnt orange on the left with darker gray on the right. Early die state before the obverse cracks appear through many of the stars
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Reiver state a
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-16.2 6
J
Early die state before the obverse cracks appear through many of the stars
Attribution Diagnostics
REV. J
RI Apart
Reverse:
• RI Apart
RI Apart
1829 LM-17 Very Scarce R4
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-15, LM-17, R.4. Reiver state a. VF30 NGC.
Light gray with scattered flecks of gold and average surfaces for the grade. This is an early die state of this variety, with a faint die crack down from the I of LIBERTY to her cheek and neck. No sign of the die clashing on the reverse from Liberty's bust which appears later on this die pairing
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Reiver state a
This is an early die state of this variety, with a faint die crack down from the I of LIBERTY to her cheek and neck
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-17 4
J
OBV.4 REV.J
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.4
Top of 1 doubled
REV. J
RI Apart
Obverse:
• Top of 1 doubled
Reverse:
• RI Apart
Top of 1 doubled
RI Apart
1829 LM-18 Rare R5
Description of Selected Coin
1829 H10C V-1, LM-18, R.5. Reiver state c. VF25 NGC.
Dark gray and attractive for the grade. Identifiable by a minor scratch behind Liberty's head which touches the eighth star, her cap, then angles straight to the field between stars ten and eleven.
On this die pairing, the obverse has been mated with five prior reverse dies and the reverse has been paired with three other obverses. Both dies were retired after this variety was struck. The obverse die state has advanced with a minor die crack down through the I to Liberty's cheek and neck, faint die cracks are seen connecting stars one through six, a heavier crack seen on previous marriages connects stars three and four to the rim, and this crack now shows a lump above star four. On the reverse, the lower portion of the F in OF is filled
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Reiver state c
Obverse and Reverse Die Marriage
LM-18 4
M
Attribution Diagnostics
1829 OBV.4
Top of 1 doubled
REV. M
MERI touch at base
Obverse :
• Top of 1 doubled
• Identifiable by a minor scratch behind Liberty's head which touches the eighth star, her cap, then angles straight to the field between stars ten and eleven
Reverse,
• MERI touch at base
Top of 1 doubled
Identifiable by a minor scratch behind Liberty's head which touches the eighth star, her cap, then angles straight to the field between stars ten and eleven
MERI touch at base
This Die State Includes
Both dies were retired after this variety was struck. The obverse die state has advanced with a minor die crack down through the I to Liberty's cheek and neck, faint die cracks are seen connecting stars one through six, a heavier crack seen on previous marriages connects stars three and four to the rim, and this crack now shows a lump above star four On the reverse, the lower portion of the F in OF is filled
die state has advanced minor die crack down through the I to Liberty's cheek and neck,
faint die cracks are seen connecting stars one through six
a heavier crack seen on previous marriages connects stars three and four to the rim
this crack now shows a lump above star four
lower portion of the F in OF is filled
roduction to
Half Dimes and 1829 and all i'ts varieties.
Posted 04/25/2013 02:14 am
