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teutonic_metal New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 09:13 am I need help in "Overton" varieties. I believe this is a O-105, but I am new to this series. Also, is there a die crack near the eagle's wing? Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

DOCC Pillar of the Community United States 1502 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 09:17 am Not 105, you should check out http://www.maibockaddict.com/1830-c...ollars.shtml Great resource for Overton IDs Edit to add - I think it is 104 I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorations Dirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccaw Dirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting Edited by DOCC 09/04/2025 09:23 am Report this Post to the Staff
teutonic_metal New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 09:25 am I appreciate the help. It looks like I have a lot of researching to do. This is a great hobby though. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 09:40 am Nice looking example! 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
teutonic_metal New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 09:56 am Thank you for the welcome! It is my first and only Capped Bust half dollar. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 10:54 am Quote: It is my first and only Capped Bust half dollar. A great milestone! I only have the one in my 7070. Two if you count the reeded edge type sitting next to it. 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
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 11:24 am It is indeed an O-104. The 104 and 105 share an obverse die, and the reverse is very similar. The biggest difference I see is the shape and angle of the 0 in 50 C. Uh oh.... this is your first Capped Bust half dollar. There is a disease called "Bust Half Fever" that will put your life in ruins if you don't turn back now. I purchased my first bust half dollar for my type set years ago, and now I have 70+ bust halves. The anomaly on the eagle's left wing is a clashmark of Liberty's chest on the obverse die. You can also see a V-shaped clashmark in the field under the U in UNUM. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187914 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 11:35 am Quote: There is a disease called "Bust Half Fever" that will put your life in ruins if you don't turn back now. I have so far resisted. It has not been easy. If not for Ike... Quote: I purchased my first bust half dollar for my type set years ago, and now I have 70+ bust halves. 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
teutonic_metal New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 1:37 pm Thank you all for the help and warm welcome! At this time, I cannot afford to get the fever, lol. Edited by teutonic_metal 09/04/2025 1:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 2:30 pm Quote: Thank you all for the help and warm welcome! At this time, I cannot afford to get the fever, lol. You should keep an eye out for The Top 100 R4 & R5 Capped Bust half dollar Varieties and Sub-Varieties by Edgar E. Souders. It's a pocket sized book which came out in 2002, still some relevance to it, lots of photos of what to look for and keep you only buying the ones that will make you $$$ in your search. The book can be found on ebay for well under $10 usually. I just got mine the other day actually, much easier than hauling around a big Overton book at shows, plus a lot more discreet. "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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73849 Posts	Posted 09/04/2025 8:03 pm I would also like to add that your Capped Bust half dollar is also showing Die Deterioration on both sides. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jacrispies Pillar of the Community United States 3848 Posts	Posted 09/05/2025 11:45 am Quote: At this time, I cannot afford to get the fever, lol. That's usually the problem. Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955 Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. Report this Post to the Staff
teutonic_metal New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 09/05/2025 7:31 pm Thank you for the information on the book! I will definitely buy that. Also, thanks for the information on the Die Deterioration. The friend I bought this from said he believed there was a die crack near the eagle's wing. This community has been great. Thanks again! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95200 Posts	Posted 09/08/2025 08:37 am to CCF. This is a great looking coin. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1761 Posts	Posted 09/08/2025 12:23 pm @teutonic_metal - For it's age, a very nice half dollar coin. Report this Post to the Staff
teutonic_metal New Member United States 25 Posts	Posted 09/12/2025 12:42 am Dearborn and Sharks, thank you! Report this Post to the Staff
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