Post your Bust Halves!!

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Die cracks galore on that reverse, love it!

 

That is a thoughtful gift. It would have been amazing if there was that magical "O" on the reverse.

 

Here are two 1813's. The first, an O.107a, is known for its spectacularly shattered dies. It's graded XF45. The second is an O.103, once owned by Gehring Prouty as an MS62 but is now holdered as an AU58. Luster is remarkably full with only the slightest rub at the upper left wing.
Lance.

 

Gotta drop the 1796...

 

Oh wow. I mean OMG! Is that yours? Wonderful!
Lance.

 

I am part owner of that coin... It was a partnership investment.

 

I am still looking for a PR1. They are really hard to find!!

 

Any shares for sale? LOL.
Lance.

 

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I have these three half dollars but I don't know the Overton numbers.

 

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Don't you love the look of some of these circulated halves? Especially those with a worn cameo look, like the one above.

Here are some raw ones I picked up over the years. Nothing is over the top. The 1817 single leaf is the only one a little scarce.

These big, old, circulated halves may not be worth grading but they sure are worth enjoying. Nice character.
Lance.

 

XXX edge.

jom

 

Nice, Jom! I like it. How did it grade?

Here's a III-edge. O.109a, R2. It has a prominent die crack running through AMERICA, particular to the 109a variety, and strong luster and eye appealing tone. Subtle deep orange and blue obverse hues on the reverse. Obverse rim devices are bold, with some weakness in Liberty's locks and clasp, a result of changes to the turban head design in 1809. Efforts to improve bust detail were met with metal flow problems. As a result hair is generally poorly detailed and too, Eagle's left wing.

 

Bar none, my favorite series. I picked one up and posted it as a new pick up in the "post your new acquisitions" thread. Keep them coming!

 

Here are a few 1814's. A 40, 50 and 55.

Many 1814 show die cracks. Scholars think was due to improper die hardening or inferior steel. The Mint sometimes extended die life by placing a sturdy band around the die, like a girdle.

1814's are also known for die clashes. You can see a lot below.

Not many collectors realize there was a small design change for 1814. Anyone want to guess what it was and to which side of the coin?
Lance.