It's been a while since I added to my collection. Here's the latest goodie. I'm working on a business strike Classic Head half cent set. The Classic Heads run from 1809 to 1836, but are really divided into two groups: - 1809 thru 1811 - 1825 thru 1836 1831 and 1836 are proof only so I don't have to concern myself with them. No coins dated 1812 thru 1824. This coin completes the late date group (9 coins). The early group with varieties has 6 coins, and are generally more expensive, especially the two 1811's.
A really nice 1828 Kanga, as always your photo skills bring out the best in any coin. Well done. :thumb:
Really nice looking coin and great photo as always. Do you know the story behind the 12 stars? -- seems like a pretty strange error given the significance of the 13 original colonies/states.
That's a great coin! The 12 stars is somewhat scarce; a hoard of the 13 stars variety numbering about 1,000 mint state coins known as the "Collins Hoard" is mentioned in Breen.
I haven't found and definitive reason. No known historical reason for just 12 stars. All sources I've seen just chalk it up to a Mint error.
Thanks for the compliments. I seem to be doing well with photographing copper coins. I started on my silver and most of the results are okay. But I've got a Type II silver 3-cent that's giving me fits. It's one of the few rainbow toned coins I have and I haven't imaged it right yet. More testing to be done.
Congrats on completing the later dates with a nice looking coin. How are you doing on the earlier dates?
0 for 6 on the earlier Classic Head dates (1809-1811). And the only half cent I have older than that (a Draped Bust) is in my type set.
