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<p>[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 4906494, member: 19165"]Let me explain: </p><p>Capped Bust Half dollars are attributed by the Overton Guide to Capped Bust Half Dollars. </p><p><br /></p><p>Each date is broken down into obverse dies (given a number) and reverse dies (given a letter). Throughout the year, various combinations of obverse and reverse dies are used, and each combination is given an Overton Number (O-101, O-102, etc). </p><p><br /></p><p>There are a few major markers that we look at for each die. Each element was handpunched into the die, so each die varies slightly. If there are die cracks present, that really helps since die cracks are distinctive and unique. </p><p><br /></p><p>On the obverse die, we look at the position of the date and the space between the numerals. We also look at each star, how far its positioned from the rim or devices, and where it's pointing at the dentils. The stars may also be recut, which shows as apparent doubling. On some die states, as the die is worn, the stars might look stretched, or drawn out to the rim. </p><p><br /></p><p>On the reverse die, the first element that most people look at is the alignment of the T in States and the I in Pluribus. These two letters seem to vary the most in position relative to each other, and is the easiest way to rule out many varieties. Next, I usually look at the D of United relative to the E of E Pluribus. These elements also have a good bit of variation. After those, I always look at the denomination, at the bottom, 50 C. The shape of those elements, and the relative position (how high they are from the rim, how distant they are from each other) is usually enough to confirm what variety it is. If those aren't enough, the Overton guide usually has information about the position of the arrowheads relative to the last A of America, as well as the stripes in the shield (sometimes, the stripes carry over into the feathers or into the crossbars). </p><p><br /></p><p>If there are any unique elements, such as a filled letter (the tops of the As are sometimes filled), or a letter which is abnormally low or high, or close or far from another element, the guide points that out as well. </p><p><br /></p><p>Once you understand what the important elements are, all you have to do is match your coin to the picture or description, and you can identify which variety it is.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 4906494, member: 19165"]Let me explain: Capped Bust Half dollars are attributed by the Overton Guide to Capped Bust Half Dollars. Each date is broken down into obverse dies (given a number) and reverse dies (given a letter). Throughout the year, various combinations of obverse and reverse dies are used, and each combination is given an Overton Number (O-101, O-102, etc). There are a few major markers that we look at for each die. Each element was handpunched into the die, so each die varies slightly. If there are die cracks present, that really helps since die cracks are distinctive and unique. On the obverse die, we look at the position of the date and the space between the numerals. We also look at each star, how far its positioned from the rim or devices, and where it's pointing at the dentils. The stars may also be recut, which shows as apparent doubling. On some die states, as the die is worn, the stars might look stretched, or drawn out to the rim. On the reverse die, the first element that most people look at is the alignment of the T in States and the I in Pluribus. These two letters seem to vary the most in position relative to each other, and is the easiest way to rule out many varieties. Next, I usually look at the D of United relative to the E of E Pluribus. These elements also have a good bit of variation. After those, I always look at the denomination, at the bottom, 50 C. The shape of those elements, and the relative position (how high they are from the rim, how distant they are from each other) is usually enough to confirm what variety it is. If those aren't enough, the Overton guide usually has information about the position of the arrowheads relative to the last A of America, as well as the stripes in the shield (sometimes, the stripes carry over into the feathers or into the crossbars). If there are any unique elements, such as a filled letter (the tops of the As are sometimes filled), or a letter which is abnormally low or high, or close or far from another element, the guide points that out as well. Once you understand what the important elements are, all you have to do is match your coin to the picture or description, and you can identify which variety it is.[/QUOTE]
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