Thoughts here folks (Am I breaking protocol by posting so much?) Thanks everyone for the help in identifying the varieties!
From what I can tell from the Breen encyclopedia, it's 3-E. Widest Date for the year and always has the break through the R on the reverse. The LIBE are closely spaced also. It also appears yours is die state 1. A perfect obverse die. A crack starts to form through IBE after not much use. I hope I am right. It's noted as "extremely rare" for the obverse and state. I lightened your image to get a better look:
I couldn't help on that one. I am not a buyer or seller of half cents. I suspect yours would be considered to have "environmental damage". I really don't know though. It does have nice detail. I will estimate between $50 - $5000. I'm just happy I was able to use the book. :thumb:
Well willy, after a quick lookup, I believe this is also known as a cohen 9. Here is a link to some info. It says here that it is common. Keep in mind, I am not 100% sure about any info I have given you. http://www.coinfacts.com/half_cents/1804_half_cents/1804_half_cent_c09.htm
I'm going to agree with Greg's reading of Breen. Die marrige is 3-E. Cohen variety is C-9. Rarity of 2, Second most common crosslet 4 with stems, without spiked chin. This piece obviously has some condition issues, as do many all copper pieces this old. I see VG details, then I would deduct for corrosion, rim damage, etc. and net out about a G-4. Value is only a guess but something in the $20-$30 range is the best I can do.
LOL! I think you nailed it! :hammer: I knew it was a crosslet 4 anyway. I think it is easily in good enough condition to fetch $50 to $70 just as a type coin and for the condition of a draped bust half cent like this is nothing to be ashamed of. As far as the variety and scarcity, I cannot say anything about that since I know nothing about Cohen or Breen numbers. This is a quality topic and theres always room for posts like these, nothing wrong with posting stuff like this all day long.
