The Coastal Collection
1814 E/A
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
HALF DOLLARS - CAPPED BUST, LETTERED EDGE |
| Item Description: |
50C 1814 E/A O-108a |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS AU 55 |
| Owner: |
Keigwin |
Owner Comments:
O.108a, R1.
Nine die marriages were produced from a mintage of just over 1 million, the fourth lowest of the series. Among these nine marriages were the 1814/3 overdate, the very scarce "single leaf" and the major variety "E over A".
Here is the interesting E over A. Speculation is that the A punched into STATES instead of the correct E was not a matter of illiteracy by "the help" or a spelling error by Reich. It was likely due to a distraction that caused Reich to lose his place. Seeing a T and little more (under magnification) he didn't realize he was about to strike the fifth letter, not the third. I wonder what expletive he uttered.
This die marriage is heavily clashed and LDS's are very eroded. Typical soft spots include the eagle's left wing and head. This better struck example has a pleasant rose, orange, and pale blue hue, not as intense as the True View picture.
ex-Eastern Woods II.