1812 Capped Half (My First CBH)

I'm not a CBH expert, but it looks like strike issues to me around liberty's neck. The rest almost looks XF, so I'd say net 25-30.

Agree with VF-20 damaged (gouge on the back between OF and America, significant scratch right of United, something going on with the obverse date)

I think this CBH grade is closer to an F-15.

I say the variety is O-106.

The diagnostics for 1812 CBH O-106 Die Marriage are pretty easy to pinpoint. The partially filled 8 on the obverse, and the amazing Die Crack across the reverse are pretty striking!

Diagnostics for O-106 (Rarity-3)

Obverse: Star 1 points between dentils. There is a break which partially fills the lower loop of "8" with a lump. From here the crack goes upward entirely through Miss Liberty, and into milling at star 6. A second crack from base of "8" goes left joining all stars. A third crack through "2" joins the first crack. A heavy break starts at the milling below the "2", and extends upwards well into the portrait.

Reverse: A strong die crack runs entirely across the reverse from "N" to "F", heavier at both ends. Crossbar 3 extends far into right wing. A centering dot shows between crossbars 4 & 5 at left. "I" is centered under left side of "T".




These are all part of the O-106 variety.

Ah yes you guys are right as usual O-106 ! I need to study up on these old halves...

Oh, I see. You posted identical threads in two different forums. Really wish you wouldn't do that, nod2003.

I've only seen this Die Marriage as an R-3 rarity factor. But my Overton Book is the 4th edition not the preferred 3rd.




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IMO, the Overton book has nice descriptions but horrible pictures/depictions of the varieties. Coin **(No Zip Files Allowed)** works SO much better!