Got this in the mail today. 1836 O-107 R4. XF-40. The obverse was struck using Obverse Die 4-s2. This was the second and last use of the die. It was first used on the O-106. The reverse was struck using Reverse Die F. This was the second and last use of the die. It was first used on the 1836 O-108. (1) The obverse, just like the O-106a, has a granular surface with a pronounced roughness around the date and the last four stars. (2) The arrowhead is broken under the second claw from the right and shows a knob at this break. (3) Some specimens show a dot or lump left of the upper serif of the second T in STATES
Nice coin Jim. I personally find several of the dates hard to identify - more so on the later dates. Jim - maybe you can help me with this over at coinzip. I am trying to find out what the die chip looks like. Thanks
Frank, the key to attrib the 1836's is the positioning of the 6. Watch the position of the 6 in relation to S7. Take a straight edge and run it from the backbone of the 6 up to S7 and you will see what I am talking about. 2nd and the most obvious is the T - I relationship. The 1834's are another story. They are just plain tough to get especially in the lower end grades. Takes time and going through hundreds of them to get it. Funny, I have the most trouble with the 1827's, to dang many of them. If you ever have questions about the 1836 attrib, let me know and I will get you in touch with the guy that knows this particular year better then anyone that I have ever talked to. ( I purchased this coin from him )
Mark, The first two die chips are there and without question the ones that are being talked about by Parsley. The die crack that you have focused the pic on I do believe is what the author is referring to as well. Based on what I am seeing in your photos, I would say that the coin is the O-104a. Just so you know. There is no mention of the "a" variety in the Overton 3rd edition, but it is mentioned in by Parsley. I don't have the Doc Peterson book yet, but am told its a must get. (its on my list right after the Gellman book on Large Cents) Hope this helps. Very nice looking coin by the way. :thumb:
