1908 Indian $2.50 question

[RWB]

Would the readers of this forum be good enough to examine any 1908-P Indian $2.50 pieces they have, and determine if their coin has normal or medal-turn die alignment? I would like to know about any medal-turn pieces encountered.

 

Thanks!

[Hoot]

I have one and it's normal, coin turn.

 

Hoot

[midijab-migration]

Normal, Coin Turn. Is yours 180 out? If so, I'd say that would be very interesting!

[RWB]

Thanks for the replies.

One 1908 quarter eagle trial piece was accidentally put into circulation by Mint Director Frank Leach. This piece has the dies oriented medal-turn. The design and edge are normal, although it would probably be better struck than 99% of the available specimens.

[jom]

As to the strike: If you are thinking of the shoulder of the eagle that really isn't a strike problem. It was a die problem in that the original dies didn't have the detail later dates had in the series. You'll also find a few 08-P half eagles with the same problem.

 

It makes it real difficult sometimes to tell a worn piece from a MS piece since in this case the wear and the strike problem are in the same area.

 

jom