Weird Barber Half

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Savy, Sep 25, 2014.

  1. Savy

    Savy Well-Known Member

    What's up with the bulge on the neck and cheek of this coin? I've never seen anything like it.
    Weird 1907-O Half.jpeg
     
    Savy, Sep 25, 2014
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  3. geekpryde

    geekpryde Husband and Father Moderator

    Does look weird, but perhaps just an optical illusion?

    This might help:

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    geekpryde, Sep 25, 2014
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  4. Log Potato

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    Log Potato, Sep 25, 2014
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  5. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    Heck, I thought it was just the lighting.......
     
    green18, Sep 25, 2014
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  6. Log Potato

    Log Potato O_O

    MUMPS – Refers to coins which exhibit a goiter-like swelling on the neck and jaw of Liberty. Found on quite a few dates from 1901 to 1909. Mostly but not exclusively on O-mints. Usually not noticeable on coins below VF grade. Appears to have been caused by some sort of die buckling. (Also seen on Barber Quarters of the same period)

    Edit: From the Glossary of the David Lawrence book.
     
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  7. Tom B

    Tom B TomB Everywhere Else

    It's known as the mumps variety and is found on 1907-O Barber half dollars.
     
    Tom B, Sep 25, 2014
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  8. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    the goiter variety!



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    Treashunt, Sep 26, 2014
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