Need Help With 1854 O Seated Liberty Half Dollar

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Cjohn290 New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 11:30 am I bought this yesterday and noticed a strange mark or error on left side on the first star can anyone tell me what is up with it? Report this Post to the Staff

GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 11:41 am It's a Cud Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 11:56 am Very nice example of a Cud, congrats! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6579 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 12:47 pm Post pics of the whole coin. Front and back. How much did you pay? Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 1:51 pm Looks to be XF Details Polished Report this Post to the Staff
chesterb Pillar of the Community United States 1261 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 3:18 pm Yes it is called a Cud and it happens during the minting process. The dies used to strike the coin become worn and break. You can also see a raised line running from that Cud through the adjacent stars. That is an example of a die break. Some collectors (like me) really like them and think they're neat. Others may avoid them and look for clean examples. It's a personal preference. It's good to have one in your collection for reference. Nice find! Report this Post to the Staff
Cjohn290 New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 3:19 pm I paid 55 Report this Post to the Staff
GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 4:39 pm Check that VF Details Harshly Cleaned Report this Post to the Staff
Heymikep Pillar of the Community United States 824 Posts	Posted 05/25/2019 4:54 pm That is a VLDS die marriage with that Cud. It is die marriage WB-12 and with the VLDS has a rarity of R6 (est. of 13-30 examples) It is worth more than an average 1854 O Half Dollar due to it's rarity and worth holding onto. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 05/26/2019 12:08 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 05/27/2019 01:57 am to the CCF! As others have stated it is a Cud, when a die (the striking part of the minting process) begins to wear, it will form cracks which become visible on a coin as a raised surface, the dies are under tremendous pressure and pounding constantly, die cracks that form from edge to edge, sometimes begin to shatter or chip this type of Cud is a chip out of the side of the die, can happen through careless handling of the dies during removal and cleaning as well. This one is a really nice example, and even though the coin itself has been overtly cleaned and polished dimminising it's value somewhat, the Cud makes it quite collectible in it's own right. Since you are a new member I don't know your interest level in collecting coins, but thanks for showing it here, hope you stick around, and share, participate and learn, we are a pretty friendly group. If you are curious more specifically about Cuds what they are and other examples see http://cuds-on-coins.com/ This Cud is unlisted there, I don't have my Cud book handy to check if it's listed under a Thurman designation. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
Cjohn290 New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 05/29/2019 8:49 pm Thank you everyone for all the help that is great to know Report this Post to the Staff
Cjohn290 New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 05/29/2019 8:52 pm On another note does anyone know of a place I can get a Seated Liberty dollar under 100 hopefully? I just got into coin collecting and am trying to get one of each type of liberty seated and the dollar is the last thing I need Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/29/2019 9:25 pm You will not get a decent SL dollar for under $100, seriously. What's your rush? Edited by Coinfrog 05/29/2019 9:31 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Cjohn290 New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 05/29/2019 9:33 pm Haha No rush just interested if it was possible. Report this Post to the Staff
Cjohn290 New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 05/29/2019 9:51 pm However just so I know when I can afford it then what is the correct price to expect to pay for one? Report this Post to the Staff
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