Picked up an upgrade 1812 bustie for the album

[CoinAddict]

When I saw this bustie on ebay for sale by airplanenut I fell in love with the die cracks. I had to have it for the album. Surprisingly it sold for less then I figured it would sell for. It is a great addition to the album. What do you think of it?

[123cents]

Very nice. Looks like a O-106, R.3.

[jesbroken]

Just knowing that the die was virtually ready to breakup makes owning that coin worthwhile. Think of how many coins were stamped by the die after this one before it exploded. Makes one wonder. Nice Newp.

[TomB]

I love it, it appears shattered. (thumbs u

[zrlevin]

[edmerlr]

Your coin is awesome.

 

The O/P book calls it the O-106.

 

...but it is actually the "Terminal Die State O-106a."

 

You can clearly see where the dies are breaking up and starting to fall apart. The mint's Coiner had to be in a real "pinch" to have to keep using dies like this to stay on a production schedule and keep striking coins.

 

What also makes your 1812 so great is that it is such a conversation piece. This coin can be a "show and tell" all by itself where ever you take it.

 

Regards,

 

Ed R.

[DJCoinz]

Nice!

[jtryka]

Excellent pickup!

[MBA101]

I would pay $400 to secure that one! And it appears to be original, which makes it even more scarce!

[CoinAddict]

I didn't pay near that much for it, MBA101. I lucked out and was able to get it for $230.

[MBA101]

Then you get instead of just (thumbs u