Overton Variety Of 1825 Half Dollar

I do not know how to explain it, as it is counter-intuitive to me, but the later the die state, the flatter both the 8 & 9 tend to be on the bottoms....Could be coincidental based on the examples that I have seen, but this one seems to follow the pattern.....(At any rate, your initial attribution is correct.... It most definitely is 102).....While I realize that the rest of the world attributes by means of dates and T/I relationships....I do not, as I have my own smoking guns--- based on obv star point relationships (to each other) and rev letter relationships (to each other)....For me, attribution takes approximately two or three seconds per side....just long enough for my memory to jump start....If the obv is unshared, then the rev is unnecessary, (and visa versa).

Right you are Dave....Here is a picture from a recent request for attribution thread where only an obv photo is supplied....This one was easy because the obv is not shared with any other variety.....In a case where only one side is visible, we can rely not only on star points, but but date relationships to the bust, and to each other....to some folks, it may not appear that the lowest numeral is the 2.....(but it is)........when the obv is shared, then die wear becomes the deciding factor....as you imply though, if the coin is worn, it is perfectly acceptable to me to throw my hands up in a fit of rage, and scream for a rev photo.