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Yes, I was big time surprised when I looked at the obverse.
* we posted at the same time! go back and look at my other link.
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Edited by 52Raymo
03/26/2014 8:11 pm
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What do you see on the 1880--the "broken 88"?  |
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Lol, I'm not really sure it is what I think but it's not the 88's. I went through a lotta coins today.  I was determined to find a 1902 S-4 but also that 1880. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
Edited by 52Raymo
03/26/2014 8:19 pm
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I seldom find a variety I'm looking for--congrats again!  So I often blow up seller's pics looking for something. I almost see a break on the first 8; unsure about the second--I'll check my book when I get home.   But it's definitely not Snow-4; the date position is different.  Edited by DVCollector
03/26/2014 8:30 pm
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See what you think about S-8
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I don't have an 1880 S-8 in my Snow guide.  Is it a new variety? |
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Interesting--that's the first time I've seen an S-8. I now see what you mean--let us know how that turns out. "Images by Daniel Carr"--he must be an IHC variety collector.  |
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Oh wow, I never even noticed that.
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I like Carr's altered states coins. I have a few of them.
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Raymo, I took another look at that coin, comparing to the S-8. From the looks of the date position, I think they are different dies. But who knows, perhaps it's something else--or you at least have a repaired digit punch. |
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Hmmm I never even looked at that. I'm not out much and the coin will be better than his scans. I tried to get him to at least get a USB microscope for his ebay pics but he's too old and set in his ways. I'm always shocked at how nice his coins look in hand. Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Dang it, you're right it's a different position. So much still to learn.
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Came in today, I like it. 1902 Snow-4. Does anyone know the rarity ?   Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
Edited by 52Raymo
03/31/2014 8:13 pm
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I like this variety, primarily due to the boldness of the die gouge. I don't know how rare it is but I have seen very few for sale. Snow gives it a 3 star rating and calls it one of the top varieties for the 1900's. Nice pickup.
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