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1811/09 is an interesting year.
The same set of dies were used as for the 1809, with the digits '11' punched over the '09'.
The reverse die very broke soon, and resulted in reverses showing extensive networks of die breaks. Examples w/o the breaks are quite rare. This date is more easily available than the 1809.
This is my finest example. It shows no reverse breaks, therefore an early-struck example.

 

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I have a few CBDs. A nice one in my type set, a few cull and holed ones that I just picked up along the way...and then I have these. I've never seen another pair of cufflinks like them, they are hinged at the half dimes to fit through your shirt, and they're oddly sized, since the 1921 is open collar and the 1834 isn't. But they're probably the coolest CBDs I have.

 

@bqcoins, very cool pair of coffee-limk - I just hope that 1821 is not a R-6 variety!

@ldhair, that is a very nice 1827, JR-4. I admire the pictures you take.

 

Thanks. It's the lens. Sigma 150 macro. Best lens I have ever owned.

 

I lost the reverse of this one.

 

Very nice 1835, JR-9!
Notice how the '3' is low, and the 2nd 'T' in STATES also. Those are the characteristics.

 

The 1811 obv is not the same die as the 1809. Rev looks like it could be the same die.

 

Quote from the 'Bust Dime Identification Guide', P39:

'' 1811 dimes were produced with an unused 1809 die. The digits 11 were punched over the 09 resulting in the 1811/09. The reverse die is the same as that used on the 1809''.

Are you saying the 1809 obverse die was not the exact same as that used in 1809? From the above it was the same. However, it was an unused 1809 die.
The reverse die is the same. I presume that is why it failed so soon after start of production.

 

It appears that the 1809 and 1811/09 obverses are not the same die. Check out these links:

https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-varieties/draped-bust-and-capped-bust-dimes/1809-10c-jr-1-1804/

https://www.ngccoin.com/coin-varieties/draped-bust-and-capped-bust-dimes/1811-09-10c-jr-1-1805/

It looks like the star to the right of the date (star #13 I believe) is closer to the rim for the 1809 than it is for the 1811/09.

 

Yes it was not the same die that was USED in 1809. Like the book says it was a die that was made (but not hardened) and not used in 1809. It was then overdated hardened , and used in 1811.

Also look at star 12, on 1809 it points between two denticals, on 1811 it points AT a dentical.

 

Interesting. Thanks for that insight.

 

Don't have any CBDs, would like to own one before I shuffle off on my mortal coil.

 

Some really nice dimes in this thread! Terrific group you have, Eduard. I just have a couple, here is one (not sure what JR # it is):

 

That is a very pretty 1823 JR-1!.

There are only 3 die varieties for the year 1823, and JR-1 is characterized by star 7 pointing to the curl on top of forehead, and small 'E' in STATES.

 

Here is an 1814, JR-5.

This variety is easy to identify as the words in the legend on the reverse are spaced very closely together so that it reads as one word: 'StatesofAmerica.

 

Here an 1823, JR-3.

On this variety star 7 point to the upper edge of the headband, and the 'E' in STATES is large.

 

Awesome collection Eduard! I only have one cbd and just got my half dime. Will post when I get a chance.

 

Please do!