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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;COCollector, post: 2366446, member: 76108&quot;]I recently bought a lettered-edge 1836 Bust half. I estimate VF35, maybe XF40. $105.</p><p><br /></p><p>On the Reverse side is a <b><i>very</i></b> long circular die crack encompassing about 3/4 of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>After I got it home, that die crack made it easier to identify the variety: O-104a.</p><p><br /></p><p>That makes it an R.3 (&quot;Scarce&quot;) -- a nice bonus for a high-mintage Bust. Very pleased!</p><p><br /></p><p>Under the &quot;S&quot; at 12 o&#039;clock, this circular die crack extends <b><i>clockwise</i></b> down along the eagle&#039;s wing...</p><p><img src="http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/01%20Coins/1836%20Capped%20Bust%20Half%20O-104a%203_zpsh0jpbf0l.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Same coin, different light. The die crack extends <i><b>counter-clockwise</b></i> under STATES thru UNITED...</p><p><img src="http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/oo259/JBROWN7840/01%20Coins/1836%20Capped%20Bust%20Half%20O-104a%202_zpsmsikoog6.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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