1949 50 Cent Hoof..varieties Quiery..

That's a mighty fine looking coin.... a very late die-state HO/9, since the die chip over the 9 is starting to lose its shape, and the obverse die crack from the bust to the rim is found on the later die state.

Here are a few pics of my 49 Hoof with some repunching in the 9 with an extra loop showing inside the loop of that 9, and then an extra loop of a 9 showing on the outside of the 9,.. at 7 to 8 o'clock...

>>Yes, this is a triple punch 9/9/9....

...and a fine d/c starting from the 9 and into the 4..

>>The die crack 9 to 4 is just starting before the die chip initially forms

There is fill in the 4 and then a smaller 4 poking out of the top of the 4,..so is that a 4 over 4..?.

>>Yes that is a 4/4 and it is visible on the coin before the HO/9 forms. the filling in the top of the 4 forms about the same time that the die chip off the hoof forms.

...and do all of the 49 Hoof 50 c have that 4/4..?

>> Yes.

I would expect that all Hoof 50 c pieces would have these same RP's ....but would like a 50 c expert(s) to add their take on this.

>> The 9/9/9 and 4/4 can be found before the HO/9 die chip forms and remains visible after.

There is also extra metal in the letters of CANADA

>>Again it is found on a later die state.

..and a nice d/c from the bust to the rim..

>>again a feature of a quite late die state.

DEVLEC - What was the grading on that coin and how did you get such great close ups?

Hey..! No one commented on my "Big Lens"..a coin forum is supposed to be informative ....and fun...(not even 1 drool pic"

BTW...
..I also use a Nikon D80 with a specific 50mm 1:2.8 DG macro D lens..for the coins..