Help Dating Liberty Seated Half Dollar 184?

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nolawyer Pillar of the Community United States 763 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 09:03 am I recently got this O-minted Liberty Seated half dollar and I am having a hard time determining the date. I believe it is either an 1843 or 1847. What are your thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

fioti Pillar of the Community United States 4212 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 09:23 am I see a '7', but then, I see things. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 09:38 am John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 09:47 am I was thinking a '7" as well until I rechecked an 1843 versus 1847 SL Half. The 7 has a much more prounced bulge in the middle of the cross bar on the top of the 7. I now think the coin posted is an 1843 since the cross bar on the 4th digit is straight across (like the 3). Edited by Moe145 01/05/2011 09:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 09:57 am Good detective work by Moe! I also think it is an 1843 - the "1" is fatter on the 1843 and matches as well. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
nolawyer Pillar of the Community United States 763 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 10:07 am Thanks for the input. I am definitely leaning towards 1843 now. The 1 seems to match the 1843 coin much better, especially at the top. The 8 looks fatter on the 1847 than mine, too. Thanks for posting the photos, Moe! Edited by nolawyer 01/05/2011 10:08 am Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 10:53 am I change my vote to '43.The top of the three is straight and the top of the seven has a little dip to it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
nod2003 Pillar of the Community United States 3294 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 11:25 am Looks like the top of the 3 to me as well. It also looks like a little of the curve of the 3 is visible as well. Report this Post to the Staff
Moe145 Pillar of the Community United States 8904 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 11:38 am Quote: "1" is fatter on the 1843 Good catch KenKat! I didn't even notice that! I think it's unanimous! Report this Post to the Staff
mycrob Pillar of the Community United States 2602 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 11:54 am I think it's a 3 even before I saw the comparison coins, and after wards, I'm certain. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 12:02 pm Same as above. Report this Post to the Staff
Canadian-Banknotes Pillar of the Community Canada 4944 Posts	Posted 01/05/2011 6:47 pm I agree with 1843. Right when I seen the picture, that was my thought. Report this Post to the Staff
flipcoin Valued Member Canada 75 Posts	Posted 01/06/2011 7:49 pm i also say that it is a 1843 seems I can see the shape of a 3 look closely. Report this Post to the Staff
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