Half Cents Rotated Reverse

[rs8199]

anything special about these?? its rotated at about 22.5 degrees to the right from vertical

[nwcs]

+/- 30 degrees is within mint tolerance so it is interesting but no premium. Some dates, like 1835, are known for a lot of rotation. I had one with 125 degree rotation. Nearly a medal rotation. I think 90 degress is the highest premium.

[rs8199]

my mistake, its at 45 degrees not 22.5.

[James_OldeTowne]

I'll take the first guess: is it an 1806?

 

There are many examples of half-cents with rotated dies. The classic is the 1809, which are frequently rotated 180 degrees. Although it is a fun topic for conversation, there generally is no premium attached for this characteristic.

 

James

[rs8199]

its an 1804