I got this one on one of the Facebook coin groups that I belong to. 1827 has so many pairings, 49, which sometimes makes identification, especially just from photos difficult. However, obverse 23 was only used on 2 pairings, O-136 and O-137. On well preserved specimens one can see the upper loop of what is ostensibly another 8 just peeking over the milling. The two pairings are rated R-4 and R-6 respectively. This one is unfortunately the R-4 O-136, all in all not a bad find at all.
IIRC from browsing my copy of Overton, 1827 literally has the most die varieties of the entire series, doesn't it? If I ever got seriously into Overton varieties, I'd probably try to put together all of the 1827s. It would definitely be a challenge! And what's this about buying coins on Facebook? Am I missing out by not being active on there?
You’re correct, Paul, there are 49 die varieties for 1827. Good look finding O-149 R8 with only 3 known coins :-D
It looks to be a stain of some sort. I have another bustie with something similar so I’m fairly certain that acetone won’t lift it off.
You might be, I belong to five different coin groups, 3 are auction groups, one is a buy sell trade, and another is for sharing information. I see a lot, lot of primo stuff on there. As a matter of fact I just picked up a 14-s buffalo PCGS MS63 at near wholesale.
I’m aware there are some very rare varieties. It’s more of an aspiration than a goal, but it would be an awesome way to collect almost half the varieties I’d need to qualify for membership in the Bust Half Nuts club.
BQ, the early die state O-136 (prior to the mis-placed date being lapped off of the die)is quite rare--at least R-5+ and possibly an R-6 in and of itself. Don't start on 27's. They're mine, I tell you, MINE!
I have a feeling that if it becomes known that you are missing only O-149, one might come and find you. Just make sure your checkbook is open and ready.
United States Early Half Dollar Varieties by Al Overton (edited by Donald Parsley) The R-ratings refer to the number of known examples of each die marriage. R1 - Common - Over 1,000 R2 - Fairly Common - 501-1000 R3 - Scarce - 201-500 R4 - Very Scarce - 76-200 R5 - Rare - 31-75 R6 - Very Rare - 13-30 R7 - Extremely Rare - 4-12 R8 - Unique or nearly unique - 1-3
Wow. Thanks. That helps alot. I'm a R1 type collector. Well I'd like to ask a question. I have a Wisconsin low leaf quarter. Do they use the Rs on quarters or just real cool and old coins