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Edited by Moe145
08/06/2009 12:08 pm
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I figure it to be O-111, R2. I ruled out 7 of the possible 15 varieties with the position of the "I" in Pluribus beneath the "T" in States. The low position of the "E" in States ruled out another 5. The shorter distance between stars 1 & 2, than the rest of the stars ruled out the last 2. The later die states of this variety can show a fine die crack from the edge through the bottom of star 12 to the bust.
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The elongated star points and the "horns" from the tips of the letters of UNITED are common effects of die wear. Flow effects from the pressure of the striking process causes die metal to flow outward (radially) and results in a progressive distortion of details at the coin edges.
I don't have an Overton book but it sounds like Ratman has it nailed.
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Without checking, Ratman's logic seems sound.
FYI: It is not Overstamped.
The correct terminology is re-punched.
there is no such thing as over stamped, unless it is on an envelope, perhaps.
The individual devices were punched into the die, and if something was re-punched it is either re-punched, or, possibly over-punched.
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Well done, gentlemen and/or ladies!! Thank you!
Can anyone tell me a worthwhile reference book to help me with this in the future?
(I will be careful of my terminology in the future, as well! Note to self: Re-punched, not overstamped, got it!)
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The overton book is good. The only problem is that the older versions dont have reliable R factors.
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Can anyone tell me a worthwhile reference book to help me with this in the future? Early Half Dollar Die Varieties 1794-1836This is the Overton book Napoleon31ft mentions, and Overton is the guy who's initial we're throwing around when we call your coin O-111.  Look for the Third Edition, published in 1990. There's a Fourth Edition, published by Don Parsley (Overton's son-in-law), but I've heard there are errors in it. Expect to pay $60-ish for the book, unless you get lucky. |
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