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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 12/14/2009 10:14 pm After working on a new coin shot today, I thought I'd highlight a great coin series for finding die varieties like overdates. The Peru silver 1/2 Dinero was minted up to 1917, and within the 1901-17 period alone, there are a staggering 42 overdates! Many overdates are common, with a few scarcer varities. Despite the small 15mm size (1.25gr), it's a very interesting coin to study for overdates, misspelled legends, signs of rusty dies, and clashes. I found a nice MS group where the minute details stand out. The coin above is a 1900/1890 overdate (detail): Report this Post to the Staff

norseman012 Valued Member United States 357 Posts	Posted 01/07/2010 10:04 pm The Peru mint is worst then the Copenhagen mint and that is saying alot. Thats a Really nice coin DV Congrads. I hope you find all of them. Edited by norseman012 01/07/2010 10:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 01/07/2010 10:25 pm Yes it appears the Peru mint was less concerned than Copenhagen. Of course, Colombia is a little worse still... Edited by DVCollector 01/07/2010 11:32 pm Report this Post to the Staff
almgl New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/13/2013 8:39 pm Hello. Is there a reference book that lists the known varieties/overdates for the 1/2 Dinero series. I am just examining several pieces that I obtained while working in Peru 1975-1979 and find the "errors" fascinating. Many thanks. Alan Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 02/13/2013 8:44 pm Alan to CCF! Here's an online listing I use for many overdates. Report this Post to the Staff
almgl New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 02/14/2013 11:55 am Hello, DVcollector. Thanks so much for sharing the information about varieties of the 1/2 dinero pieces of Peru. I will be examining the other pieces I have when I have a bit of spare time to see what other "goodies" pop up under magnification. Again, thanks. Alan in Massachusetts Report this Post to the Staff
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