Big Zane, TreasureHunt, et al, A few days ago Zaneman posted a possible new variety of an 1833 CBD and I tend to agree with him I've never seen one like it.. Here is a note about a coin I have and an individual who wrote a book about the series and where you may contact him (Edgar Souders) at. http://www.busthalfdollar.com/ And the forum where he often posts examples of his coins http://half-dimes.com/forums/index.php But back to my news. I sent Mr. Souders some information and a picture of an 1808 CBH I've got which is a little different than the others documented. Here is a picture and the recent brief conversation between us. /////////////////////QUERY-26 May 07//////////////////////////////// Greetings Sir, I'm contacting you about a certain 1808/7 half dollar I have which apparently is a new variety, 1808/7, O-101A without die-crack. It has been verified by a member of the BHNC, Steve Herrman as a previously unknown variety. Other members of the BHNC also said it was w/o the obverse crack and they'd only heard of similar examples, never actually seening one. I've forwarded the necessary correspondence and pictures to Don Parsley twice with stamped enclosed return envelope and nothing. My question is, who should I contact to get this coin added or included in the known varieties list? Curently, I plan on meetintg Mr. Herrman this summer for my formal inclusion in the BHNC and will have my entire collection attribution checked including this one. Maybe then it will be considered for addition. Thanks for your time. Ben ///////////////////////RESPONSE 29 May 07//////////////////////////////// Ben, Hello and Thank You for writing. The variety of 1808, O-101 is known but without the die cracks (only a couple are known to exist - I have now seen TWO examples in my lifetime and that is including yours!) which is actually the "prime" die status of O-101 - and VERY RARE. Technically O-101 that is listed in the Overton/Parsley book would be the O-101(a) and your piece would be the Prime die state of O-101. CONGRATULATIONS! So, while it not a new variety, it is an almost unknown state of the O-101 variety, is rare and I'd bet Steve can't wait to see it up close and personal under a microscope. I can't answer the question on a reply from Don Parsley as I simply have no idea. I look forward to hearing Steve's report when he views your piece and further look forward to someday meeting you at BHNC. You might also, after having Steve take a look at it, wish to send images to the JRCS (John Reich's Collectors Society for publication in a future issue of the JRCS Journal. Best Regards, Edgar
I take that back: It's an R-8. 1 to 3 known. I always thought that R-8 is unique, but not per the above link.
Think I'm going to follow his advice and send the pictures and pertinent information to the JRCS which I happen to have recently joined, LOL. Hmmm, something like, "Howdy, I'm new and here is some interesting information"..
