The Coastal Collection
1819/8 Small 9

Owner Comments:

O.101, R1

Shown here is the unique small 9 overdate marriage and the first of a total of five. The underlying 8 is plain to see in several places around the lower section of the nine.

The obverse, shrouded in electric blue, shows striking detail, particularly evident in the hair curls, star centers and points, and in the drapery folds. Overdates are rarely struck-up well. Previously used dies are often lapped in preparation of the numeral change and the die's reuse.

The reverse mimics the obverse's color at the rims which then blends to pretty sunset toning.

Although graded AU58 by PCGS, the half shows no sign of rub or wear at all, and should probably be graded MS.