Ok, here's one which has me wrapped around the axel. This 1812 appears to be in pretty worn shape but, upon further investigation it looks broad struck with a huge clash on the reverse and two unusual cuds. Here it is. Bone
You, sir, are having entirely too much fun with these (relatively) inexpensive coins. One would think that you're in this racket for the sheer love of it. That one is extremely cool - I love the clash - and if you don't quit posting these threads I may have to get one.
Yes, it's more fun after I realized the significant differences in varieties of each year. For a US Coin which is about to be 200 yrs old, there is no better buy I think. Even if the price has about doubled in the past year or so! Bone
Greetings, I've been reading for a while, but this posting pulled me into the action because it involves the 1812 Overton 107 bust half dollar. I bought one, not knowing much about bust halves, maybe five years ago and those crazy clashes caught my eye and I needed answers. Well, now I find myself on the road to becoming a bust half nut, with a collection of 41 different die varieties. This coin has an R.1 rating and you can find various stages of clashing. The principle diagnostic is the blotchy die break above the wing. Later stages of clashing bring the marks in the field (from the ribbons and hair on the obverse) and those great letters hiding in the shield. I own three 1812 O. 107 halves, each having a different clashing. My best has a wildly doubled profile on the obverse. If I get some time, I'll try to post it. At any rate, congratulations on grabbing up a cool coin. zap1111
