Another interesting edge, this time an Overdate (1829/27)

[MBA101]

One of my recent re-holders. I thought that this may be a guido like what I have on my web site here: https://www.maibockaddict.com/1810-o-105

 

and it is. the edge reads (with all due respect to the prong) FIFTY CENTS OR A DOLLAR

 

 

[AcesKings]

Very nice overdate!!!! I have an 1836 that says the same thing! I think its interesting to not only see all the DM varieties of this series, but also the variations you can find on the edges.

[Treashunt]

It is probable that the word "half" was under the prongs.

 

Still, not a rare or scarce error

 

Now, if it had been doubled, or missing, that would be neat

[MBA101]

It is probable that the word "half" was under the prongs.

 

Still, not a rare or scarce error

 

Now, if it had been doubled, or missing, that would be neat

 

Not enough room for the whole word HALF, and there are pinches on that point and the opposite point where there is no lettering, so it is safe to say that either HALF is mushed into an illegible blob in a very small space (you cant see even part of a letter on either side of the prong) or it is missing altogether.

[johnny9434]

it is what it is mba with the prongs. its still a very nice coin

[Conder101]

The edge dies for these coins were two pieces each with half the inscription. One read FIFTY CENTS OR, and the other read HALF A DOLLAR. If the Castaining machine was not fully run back to the correct starting position it would be very easy for one or more letters of HALF to be missing.

[AcesKings]

If the Castaining machine was not fully run back to the correct starting position it would be very easy for one or more letters of HALF to be missing.

 

Here are two examples I have that shows this (not sure how you got such clear pictures of yours MBA)

 

My 1834, says "ORLF".....

 

 

and the 1836 I referred to above, although after taking the pics it does appear there is a partial "F".......

 

[Treashunt]

I have one or two that say OR ALF A DOLLAR