Popular Post Lem E Posted May 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 27, 2021 (edited) I didn’t want to keep clogging up the US acquisition thread, so I started this one. Thanks to @AcesKings for your help. That website was awesome! I was trying to figure out the die marriage for this coin, and think I may have it. I would like any feedback if I am right or wrong, but DO NOT want the answer if I am wrong. I will continue to research. I believe this is O-126, R2 Obverse 19, Reverse U. I’m hoping someone can confirm or deny that this is correct. Thanks for any help. Edited May 27, 2021 by Lem E Wrong date in title. JT2, Fenntucky Mike and Alex in PA. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member: Seasoned Veteran DWLange Posted May 27, 2021 Member: Seasoned Veteran Share Posted May 27, 2021 You may compare it against a certified example of O-126: https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plus/united-states/half-dollars/capped-bust-lettered-edge-half-dollars-1807-1836/817874/ Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Thank you Mr. Lange. I appreciate the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoghead515 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 That sure is a beauty my friend. Very cool find. I'm glad you found you a dandy. I bet she looks sweet in hand. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Very nice AU 1827 half ! Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J P M Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Cool looking coin. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Magnificent tone. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Thank you everyone. I can’t wait to get this thing in hand! It’s graded AU55. Edited May 29, 2021 by Lem E Add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Looks like you nailed the attribution. Really nice looking coin. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 39 minutes ago, Just Bob said: Looks like you nailed the attribution. Really nice looking coin. Thank you Bob. I was pretty sure this was the one, but this is my first time trying to attribute a Bust Half. Appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I like Dave's site, because it groups the die marriages by T-I relationship, which helps narrow down the search, and it also has a brief description of each die. NGC's Variety Plus helps, too, because they have multiple pictures with which to compare your coin. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Just Bob said: I like Dave's site, because it groups the die marriages by T-I relationship, which helps narrow down the search, and it also has a brief description of each die. NGC's Variety Plus helps, too, because they have multiple pictures with which to compare your coin. I agree. His website is pretty user friendly and makes it possible for even a novice Bust Half guy like me to be able to sift through all of those attributions. I think I got lucky having the die chip marker in the bottom curl to look for. That was the first thing I looked for after the T-l relationship. The crack in 182, vertical lines intersecting with the horizontal crossbars in the shield and big C. There was one marker I never could find. Something about a dot in the shield? I never figured that one out. Variety Plus was my confirmation. Once again, I appreciate everyones help. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Too bad I wasted my time on the other thread! Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VKurtB Posted June 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2021 On 5/29/2021 at 12:12 AM, Lem E said: Thank you Bob. I was pretty sure this was the one, but this is my first time trying to attribute a Bust Half. Appreciate the feedback. You are on your way to a better hobby, if chasing Overton numbers doesn’t drive you crazy first. If you become a specialist, there is a national club for these pieces, the Bust Half Nut Club. Alex in PA., Lem E and JT2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 1 hour ago, jtryka said: Too bad I wasted my time on the other thread! Sorry. I just didn’t want to keep going on with my stuff on that other thread. Thanks for your help though. Appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted June 2, 2021 Author Share Posted June 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, VKurtB said: You are on your way to a better hobby, if chasing Overton numbers doesn’t drive you crazy first. If you become a specialist, there is a national club for these pieces, the Bust Half Nut Club. Like I said, I think I got lucky starting with this one. I’m sure many others are a real beast to attribute. I did do a little perusing through the Bust Half Nut Club website. I could easily get into Bust Halves. Very interesting. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcesKings Posted June 2, 2021 Share Posted June 2, 2021 Quote Thanks to @AcesKings for your help. That website was awesome! You 're very welcome, always happy to help! Quote I believe this is O-126 Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcesKings Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Quote There was one marker I never could find. Something about a dot in the shield? The early Bust Halves sometimes have centering dots that are visible and can help identify a marriage. This is an O-110 with centering dots on both sides, one in the middle of the neck, the other in the upper left side of the shield. Lem E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lem E Posted June 3, 2021 Author Share Posted June 3, 2021 8 hours ago, AcesKings said: The early Bust Halves sometimes have centering dots that are visible and can help identify a marriage. This is an O-110 with centering dots on both sides, one in the middle of the neck, the other in the upper left side of the shield. Ok I do believe I found it on the reverse. Thanks again for your help. Fenntucky Mike and AcesKings 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
