Capped Bust Half -- Cud or Rim Ding

What is your opinion, particularly in the Star 13 area? It this a Die-Cud or a just a Rim-Ding?

 

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The original photo makes it look like a ding, but close up looks like a cud.

 

I see what you are talking about, but I also see something on the 10th star, or is that just a ding/dirt?

 

Just some discoloration on the coin.

Ben

 

Without a look at the edge (3rd side) at this point I'll go with a cud.
Nice coin.
I'm thinking an XF-40 coin with strike weakness on the banner on the reverse.
I think the wear is not so great as to push it down to the VF-30 or -35 range.
Wear on the hair may be a bit much but the rest of the grading details say XF to me.

 

I say cud and I'd give it a XF-45.

Ribbit,
Toad :smile

 

The closeup makes it clear - it's a cud.

Hopefully I'll remember to check with Mr. Overton tonight and verify !

 

cud

 

Edge bump. Did they use collars in 1833?

 

Not till 1836.
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cach...+half+dollar"+collar&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=6&gl=us
"Bust Halves, as they are commonly known, were originally produced with a lettered edge which read fifty cents or half a dollar. In 1836, the close collar was used for the first time on half-dollars, producing a reeded edge and coins of a uniform diameter."

Take care
Ben

 

You Make The Call...

Here is an unusual 1833 CBH in EF-40ish condition with an apparent (Cud/Planchet Lamination Issue/Rim Ding) just by star 13. What do you make of it???

I'm thinking other. A planche lamination issue or something like that.

Take Care
Ben