JR Newsletter: 14 May 2023 (596)

Alan Weinberg wrote and shared some images:

I do not own the Jackson. I do own the Perkins acquired in 1990 privately. 

I wonder if Perkins is related to Jacob Perkins or Dave Perkins.

I own many similarly superb engraved Seated Liberty coins but only this single bust half.

Alan

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Alan Bricker wrote: An example of the very rare 1833 LM-5 half dime changed hands recently (see PCGS “TrueView”).

This example surfaced unattributed in 2005 and attracted spirited competition between Capped Bust Half Dime specialists when it appeared at that time. It was the fourth specimen of the die marriage to be identified, and has been off the market since. Recently, it was submitted to PCGS for encapsulation.

Congratulations to the new owner, an advanced specialist in Capped Bust Half Dimes, on acquiring this highly coveted rarity.

Alan Bricker

JR Newsletter: 7 May 2023 (595)

Gary Rosner wrote:

 

The second coin listed on the linked file is the 1832 LM-2, R-3. PCGS AU55 (81876910) and after studying it today there are some observations that can be added to the listing for the variety in the Half Dime Book.

 

LINK:  https://mcusercontent.com/74a0e3c37d154d935bdeb2daf/files/d65d6b90-20c8-422d-aad0-5ec51e5cbd05/Rosner_Attachment.pdf

 

This variety 32 LM2 has Reverse M in its’ 8th and last use, which is quite remarkable! Both examples I have, this coin and a VF raw coin, are rotated counterclockwise to about 11:20 or so, about 20 degrees. The die lapping below the RI in the scroll has caused the field to bulge in that area. The die crack going down from the right wing tip continues to the right side of the dentil to the right of the period. Also on some examples shown on the Coinfacts page for this variety that crack also extends up from the right wing tip into the feathers part of the way up the wing. Then like the crack noted through the tops of MER, there is also a crack through the tops of UN, seen on this coin and on some of the Coinfacts coins.

 

These notes have been added to my copy of the Half Dime book, so I thought I would share them with anyone else that may be interested. Any comments or information can be sent to my email address, 3cnickel(at)gmail.com

 

Thanks,

 

Gary Rosner

JRCS #869

310-292-6947

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Greg Cohen wrote:

 

Please find linked a post-sale press release regarding Legend's Regency Auction 58, an official auction of the Central States Numismatic Society Convention. 

 

Please contact Patrick Braswell for images by emailing Patrick@legendauctions.com

 

Thank you for your consideration to this matter.

 

LINK: https://mcusercontent.com/74a0e3c37d154d935bdeb2daf/files/a5b1012c-7d53-83b3-f614-9f92b53868ca/RA58_Post_Sale_Press_Release.pdf

 

Greg Cohen

Senior Numismatist

Legend Rare Coin Auctions