Here is the biggest surprise of the Christmas Holiday for me. While the bagpipes were nice, kinda expected them. However my daughters gift tops them all. Bought and paid for, all by herself. It's a Good/Fine 1829 CBH, (O-105) with nice color and one I needed in the BCBHDC. The total now is 122 coins and 110 different varieties. Many, Many, Many more to go... For those who are into this sort of coinage, what does my attribution of O-105 and the placement of the (C)ents and the stem look like? The I&T look good, star 7 and the headband are okay, and the E/D line up, but take a look at that other aspect. Take Care, Happy NewYear All Ben
Ok Ben, I think that you have Attributed it correctly. I do not see what else your talking about however. I know that on some there is a die crack from S10. but from the pics I cant see that.
I was referring to the distance between them. This coin appears to have relatively normal spacing between the C and Stem. In regards tot he crack, you mean this die-crack? Isn't it amazing what views you can get from a coin? The differing angles the coin is placed at when pictures are taken make it like Night and Day. When an auction features a coin like this some might even call it dishonest, but remember die-cracks can be difficult to see unless the coin is inhand. Take Care Ben
The best part of this is that it is a present form your daughter. As you said, bought by herself with her savings. That means a lot. My son (13) did something similar for my recent birthday: he bought me an 1832 Half on Ebay, all by himself with his savings. Of course he paid too much, and it has probably been cleaned, but to me that coins means a LOT. Enjoy it Ben, Eduard
OK, question here. What do these mean?:headbang: CBH, (O-105) BCBHDC. the placement of the (C)ents and the stem look like? The I&T look good, star 7 and the headband are okay, and the E/D line up,
CBH = Capped Bust Halve (O-105) = Overton number assigned for the obverse and reverse dies used to make the Coin BCBHDC = Blue Collar Bust Halve Dollar Club the placement of..... = position of the C after the 50 in proximity of the stem of the olive branch The I&T - one of the things to search for is the I in Pluribus on the reverse and the T in Trust. How they line up the E/D in the word United, alot of times in the Bus series the E is lower or higher than the D Hope this answers your questions. That second picture says it all Ben. Great Break!
CBH = Capped Bust Half O-105 = Overton variety designation BCBHDC = probably some Capped Bust Half association (I don't know. I don't collect Bust Halves.)
Thanks Hobo and Jim M. Yes that answers my questions. i didn't relize there were so many different varieties of one coin. Great forum.
BCBHDC - Blue Collar Bust Half Dollar Collection. The goal was to purchase all the coins at or under $100 each. It actually just about averages out. Take a peek Hobo, you won't regret it. http://www.coincommunity.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=157
I know. I know. Bust halves are very interesting. If I had unlimited money and unlimited time I would collect everything. But I don't so I focus on the areas that I have the most interest in. (Please not: my interests are not written in stone and are subject to change whenever I see something else that catches my fancy.)
Washington: There are dozens of varieties for nearly each date of Bust Half Dollar. Overton's book is the most popular reference, if you are going to collect the Bust Half dollars, you really should consider buying it. Warning : Bust Half dollars (by variety) is VERY addictive. Just ask Ben. (Bonedigger).
Thanks Treashunt, If and when I get really interested in them, I will get the book. For now, I'll stick with the 20th century coins. They are pretty cool though. Nice collection Bonedigger.
