Cherries in bloom on Ebay

[okbustchaser]

Although R-5 and above die state bust half examples appear on Ebay reasonably often (at least in context to their rarity) one seldom finds an R-5 or above die marriage any more.

 

The O-113 is by far the rarest die pairing of 1811 with approximately 45 known examples. (Pretty much in the middle of the R-5 range) Now there is one more.

 

 

[Dwaine]

Interesting that one wing is so worn and the other isn't.

[James_OldeTowne]

Suh-weet, and it's great to see you back in collector mode, OK!

[Conder101]

I think the lack of detail in the wing is due to strike and not wear.

[johnny9434]

I think the lack of detail in the wing is due to strike and not wear.

i totally agree.

[jtryka]

Awesome pick, that is a super sweet coin, congrats!

[Dwaine]

I think the lack of detail in the wing is due to strike and not wear.

i totally agree.

So much still to learn.

[okbustchaser]

I think the lack of detail in the wing is due to strike and not wear.

i totally agree.

So much still to learn.

Yes, the weak left wing (as well as the weak central curls on the obverse) is characteristic of this die pairing.

 

You see the same thing on another example from my collection. (Not a cherrypick--even with the lower grade and the scratch I paid slightly over twice for this one as I did for the new one.)

 

 

 

 

By the way, James, it's great to be back in collector mode. I missed it during my hiatus.

[James_OldeTowne]

By the way, James, it's great to be back in collector mode. I missed it during my hiatus.

Are you going after 1811s this time around instead of 1827s? Much less strain on the ol' eyeballs !