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1832 H10C AU58 NGC. V-12, LM-4, R.4. Reiver state a. L 1832[H10C] V-12, LM-4, R.4. Reiver state c. A

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1832 H10C AU58 NGC. V-12, LM-4, R.4. Reiver state a. L 1832[H10C] V-12, LM-4, R.4. Reiver state c. A
<B>1832<H10C> V-12, LM-4, R.4. Reiver state c. AU58 NGC.</B></I> Light gray with golden highlights on both sides. The strike is sharp for this variety, which is often found weak on the eagle's wing. Darker gold patches are seen on the lower obverse and on the devices. A scarce and popular die marriage for the dramatic obverse retained cud over Liberty's cap.<BR> Jules considered this coin a late die state of this variety, and was it memorialized in his 1984 <I>Variety Identification Manual for United States Half Dimes 1794 - 1837</B></I> as his die state b with die cracks, one to the left of the date from the base of the 1, and the other below the date up to star thirteen, and another from star thirteen to the curl. This die state was also reported in the Logan McCloskey <I>Federal Half Dimes 1794-1837</B></I> for this variety. Close examination of the present coin will show that the "die cracks" to the left of the date and to the thirteenth star are both light scratches. This was further confirmed upon examination of coins which were from later die states, both of which show the lower portion of the F filled, which is not present on this particular coin, and hence are both later die states, neither of which shows any trace of the "die cracks" near the date. No other examples we could locate have these die cracks. With any pioneering effort, writers must report what they see, sometimes later information or subsequent discoveries disproves assumptions, as discussed here. Considering how little was published or known about die states in 1984 on this series, and given that Jules worked primarily with coins in his own collection, it is a testament to his vast knowledge and ability to understand coins that so many of his works have stood the test of time. Today, many collectors avidly collect these early Capped Bust half dimes, thanks in large measure to Jules's <I>Variety Identification Manual</B></I> on this series, which greatly facilitated the attribution of these coins and thus collectors could make quick decisions at coins shows or shops without taking around the primary reference works.<BR><I>Ex: Stewart (December, 1982).</B></I> Envelope Included.