1837 Half Dime Question

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Indianhead65, Nov 22, 2007.

  1. Indianhead65

    Indianhead65 Well-Known Member

    Does this look like an overdate to anyone? The last digit of the date "7" looks like it was stamped over another number. Am I right?
     

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  3. 900fine

    900fine doggone it people like me

    I see what you're talking about - just beneath the serif of the "7" and between the lower part of the 7 and the 3.

    Overdates occur when the mint reuses old, previously dated dies. Since this was the first year of the Seated Liberty design, I don't know how there could be pre-dated dies.

    But all sorts of things occur on the numerals in the date - repunches etc. - so maybe there's something there. Have you checked a specialist book on half dimes ? How about the Cherrypicker's Guide ?

    Personally, it looks more like a post-minting gouge, not a mint variety. But it's hard to say for sure from the photo.

    Good luck !
     
  4. codydude815

    codydude815 Wannabe coin dealer

    Let me check my cheryypicker's.
     
  5. codydude815

    codydude815 Wannabe coin dealer

    Hmmm...... Its not in there. I checked around the net but it wasn't there either.
     
  6. Indianhead65

    Indianhead65 Well-Known Member

    OK...thanks guys. I tried to magnify the date and save it to post but because of my lack of computer knowledge I couldnt figure it out.
     
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