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InfiniteInterest Pillar of the Community United States 673 Posts	Posted 07/05/2009 8:57 pm This one came in a type set a couple weeks ago, a nice looking coin, but the edge lettering has some issues. I am not real familiar with the minting process from these days (early 1800's) so if someone can clarify how these are struck - specifically the edge dies- I would appreciate it ! Most of the edge looks fairly normal , save the incuse line that goes almost all the way around the edge , but you can see some overstamping happening where DOLLAR and FIFTY cents seem to overalp. So...what's is up with that lettering ? Is it common on these coins ? And last but not least, what caused that incuse line all the way around ? Thanks for looking ... Lets take a ride around the rim Report this Post to the Staff

Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 07/06/2009 6:05 pm The planchets are lettered before striking by being rolled between two edge dies each of which contains half of the inscription. One die says "Fifty cents Or" and the other says "Half a dollar". If the edge dies are not cranked all the way back to the starting point there can be overlapping of the inscriptions. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 07/07/2009 07:46 am nice, looks like an interesting variety/error. It is a shame that the edge inscriptions are not studied more. Edited by TreasHunt 07/15/2009 07:44 am Report this Post to the Staff
KurtS Pillar of the Community United States 5318 Posts	Posted 07/07/2009 12:22 pm That's a pretty cool find! I would think the CBH collectors would be interested in that one. Report this Post to the Staff
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