Suggested Additions To CPG-5-II

Items Added 7/31/11

Draped Bust Half Dimes

1796 1/2 10c 
Variety: Overdate
FS#: FS-H10c-1796-301
Cross References: Breen-2970, Valentine-2
PUP: Date
URS-4
Description: Shows repunched 17/17 and 6/5.
Comments: Rated as rare by Breen. A specimen sold in Garrett Sale 229: $60,000 (this should be verified).
Coin submitted by: Larry Briggs
Coin not being included in CPG

Capped Bust Half Dimes

1836 1/2 10c 
Variety: Blundered Date
FS#: FS-H10c-1836-301
Cross References: Breen-3003
PUP: Date
URS-N/A
Description: Shows repunched 3 over Inverted 3..
Comments: 
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson

1839-O 1/2 10c 
Variety: Reverse of '38 - Large O
FS#: FS-H10c-1839o-501
Cross References: Breen-3414, V-1
PUP: Mintmark
URS- G/VG R-6, F/VF R-6, EF-AU R-7, MS Unknown according to Blythe saying: "LSCC Variety Survey: 8 reported.
Description: Large O Mintmark reverse; type of '38.
Comments: Apparently very rare but surely a few more survive just waiting to be found. Early die state high grade specimens show a repunched 9.
Coin submitted by: Larry Briggs
Note to Whitman:  This is a mock-up created from the reverse of an 1838-O H10c that Larry Briggs sent.  Several weeks ago he said he'd be sending the correct reverse die used for this pairing.

Large O of 1838

Normal O used for the majority of the 1839 mintage.

Liberty Seated Half Dimes

1853 1/2 10c w/Arrows
Variety: Dot Below 5 of Date
FS#: FS-H10c-1853-401
Cross References: VCR#1
PUP: Dot below 5 of date.
URS-N/A
Description: Appears to be an intentionally placed dot below the 5 of date.
Comments: Fist reported by Linda Hagopian in 1995.  In 1996, Al Blyth opined that it appeared to be a deliberate "dot".  According to Larry Sekulich of Michigan, who attended the ANA's Summer Seminar in 2009, he showed it to David Lange, Ken Bressett and Bill Fivaz who all gave it favorable opinions. The preceding needs to be verified -- Bill is this accurate?
Coin submitted by: Linda Hagopian
See comments from a sculptor-die engraver here: https://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles/DinardoLetter.pdf 

Coin not being included in CPG

1855 1/2 10c
Variety: Doubled die obverse and clashed dies
FS#: FS-H10c-1855-101
Cross References: V-7
PUP: Lower Skirt
URS-N/A
Description: Shows strong doubling on the lower edges of Miss Liberty's skirt; perhaps a bit in the shield.
Comments: Mention the clash
Coin submitted by: Richard Batson.

Clash  marks on obverse

Clash marks on reveres

1872-S 1/2 10c
Variety: Misplaced Date (MPD)
FS#: FS-H10c-1872S-301
Cross References: V-5, Flynn MPD-002
PUP: Left and below pendant.
URS-
Description: Apparent misplaced numerals to the left of pendant and below skirt on rock.  Controversial amongst specialists as to whether or not these are die gouges or misplace numerals or die gouges. 
Comments: Appears to be rare.
Coin submitted by: Richard Batson.

Mintmark location.

Liberty Seated Dimes

1872 10c
Variety: Misplaced Date (MPD)
FS#: FS-10c-1872-301
Cross References: Greer104
PUP: Outer Curve of 2 in Rock
URS-
Description: Shows in the rock above the 7 of date
Comments: One of the nicer Misplaced dates known
Coin submitted by: Richard Batson.

1876-S 10c
Variety: Repunched Date
FS#: FS-10c-1876S-301
Cross References: F-122.
PUP: 18 of date.
URS- N/A
 Description: Shows strong on the 18 of date and possibly a bit on the lower 7.
Comments:  Recently identified by Tom DeLorey.  Newly listed by Gerry Fortin as F-122.
Coin submitted by: Terry Searcy.

More photos of the obverse and reverse available

1877-CC  10c Ty-II Reverse
Variety: Overdate
FS#: FS-10c-1877CC-301
Cross References: F-108.
PUP: Date.
URS- N/A
 Description: Shows surface doubling of the upper curve of a 6 on the horizontal bar of the second 7.  Also shows a 1/1 and doubling and tripling of the lower 7s.
Comments:  Recently discovered by Rick DeSanctis and listed by Gerry Fortin who found that this obverse die is paired with two different reverse dies.  The first die pairing is listed by Fortin as F-107.  Both F-107 and F-108 feature the diagonal die gouge that runs through the shield which the variety was originally listed for.  Compare this to the 1877/6 Liberty Seated half-dollar.
Coin submitted by: Rick DeSanctis 

1889 10c
Variety: Doubled Die Reverse + Repunched Date
FS#: FS-10c-1889-802
Cross References: CONECA 1-R-II-C State-A (with Repunced Date)
PUP: Left side or wreath on reverse; 1/1 of date.
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling on left wreath and ONE DIM of ONE DIME.
Comments:  This is designated by CONECA (in its 1994 U.S. Doubled Die Master Listing) as Stage-A with a Repunched Date that shows as a 18/18 north.  This is the same reverse doubled die listed for FS-801, which is presumably the same as CONECA's Stage-B with normal obverse.
Coin submitted by: Unknown
Note:  I have additional images of this coin which may be better. KP

Not a new entry but photos are being used

Moderate doubling on 1 and light on 8 of north

Barber Dimes

1897 10c
Variety: Repunched Date
FS#: FS-10c-1897-303
Cross References: Lawrence--N/L.  Flynn: RPD-001
PUP: Date
URS-?????
Description: Bold 8/8 south and a bit on the upper right serif of the 7
Comments: The late Jim Conrad reported this variety in 1999.  One of the nicest RPDs for the date.
Coin submitted by: Jim Conrad (deceased)

1906-D 10c
Variety: Possible Over Mintmark
FS#: FS-
Cross References:  
PUP: Mintmark
URS- N/A
Description: Some suspect this might be a D over an O Mintmark.
Comments: It is in low grade and higher grades are needed to verify.
Coin submitted by: Roger Beckner (Sp?) Sorry, but I can't read Bill's handwriting to be sure of the name.
Photo by:  Bill Fivaz

Mercury Dimes

1934-D 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1934D-501
Cross References: RPM-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: D/D Wide North; secondary D touches an olive leaf which is the probable cause for the correction.
Comments: Some feel this is a Large over Small D but there is no conclusive evidence to support this nor is it listed by CONECA as such.  No matter, it is a great RPM that we'd like to shoot in a higher grade.
Photo by: James Wiles

1940-S 10c
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse & Doubled Die Reverse
FS#: FS-10c-1940S-901
Cross References: CONECA DDO-002/DDR-001, Wexler WDDO-001 + WDDR-001
PUP: Date on obverse and ES of STATES on reverse.
URS-N/A
Description: Obverse: Doubling is evident on date, designer initials, and IGWT. Reverse: A spread towards the center shows on STATES OF, the top of the fasces, the upper leaves, and the top right branches.
Comments: This is another of the many nice doubled dies on the Mercury dime series.  We'd like to see an example fully struck up on the date.
Photos courtesy of: John Wexler

Coin not being included in CPG -- "too minor"

1942-S 10c
Variety: Inverted Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1942S-501
Cross References: Wexler: WIMM-001, Potter: VCR#1/IMM#1.
PUP: Mintmark
URS-5?????
Description: Inverted Mintmark
Comments: Just a handful of these have been reported in spite of the variety being well publicized in recent years.  While at first glance this Mintmark style seems virtually symmetrical, it's characterized by a more oval center within the upper loop of the S, a diagnostic normally found at the lower end of this Trumpet Tail Mintmark style and the serifs are angled slightly different then each other making it possible to positively attribute the variety as an inverted S on high grade/early die state specimens.  First submitted to this editor by Brian Allen in the 1990s. Not recognized by CONECA.
Coin submitted by: Al Raddi
Photos of normal coins: Bill Fivaz

Inverted S

Common Trumpet Tail S

Large S

1945 10c
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1945-901
Cross References: CONECA 2-O-V-CCW
PUP: Date
URS-N/A
Description: A rather nice spread can be seen on the date.  Doubling might be evident on earlier die stages. The coin shown here is in late die state.
Comments: This is a rather new find suggesting that there are still many nice varieties out there still waiting to be discovered.  There are at least two other rather decent doubled die obverses known for this date.  The coin shown here is in late die state; it would be much stronger in other areas on an early die state.
Coin submitted by: Kip Mecum / Coin owned by: M. G. “Doc” Mecum 
Photos courtesy of:  James Wiles

This is a new photo (taken by me) to replace the James Wiles photo below (unless you prefer his).  KP

Roosevelt Dimes

These are the correct images for FS-10-1946-101 at the top of page 76
The one up is incorrect.
The CONECA Numbers are:  DDO-004 + DDR-003 (as correctly noted in the book)

These are the correct images for FS-10-1946-102 at the bottom of page 76
The ones currently on that page are of a mixture of two different varieties
The CONECA Numbers are:  DDR-004 + DDR-004
(Note: The obverse is the same for FS-101 & FS-102 but FS-102 comes with the 46 of date flatly struck for some or maybe all specimens and as such I suggest we use the image of the date below.  My guess is we can live without duplicating the word TRUST since it looks the same on both FS-101 & 102.

These are the correct images for FS-10-1946-103 on the top of page 77.
The  CONECA Numbers are:  DDO-026 + DDR-009

1946-S 10c
Variety: San Serif Mintmark 
FS#: FS-10c-1946S-501
Cross References: CONECA MMS-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS-
Description: This one is already in the book -- just a higher grade.
Photos by: James Wiles

1947-D 10c
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1947D-101
Cross References: CONECA 3-O-V-CCW
PUP: Date
URS-N/A
Description: Strong doubling is evident on the date and designer initials.  There is extreme thickening of IN GOD WE TRUST that would probably show strong separation lines on earlier die states.  
Comments: We'd like to see an EDS of this variety.
Submitted by: Richard Bateson

1947-D 10c
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1947D-102
Cross References: CONECA 1-O-II-E
PUP: LIBERTY
URS-N/A
Description: The strongest doubling on this variety is evident on LIBERTY.  It is also evident to a greater or lesser degree on IN GOD WE TRUST and a bit on the date.  An earlier die state would undoubtedly show more.  
Comments: We'd like to see an EDS of this variety.
Submitted by: Richard Bateson

Coin not being included in CPG

1947-S 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1948S-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-002
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: Very Strong S or S North
Comments: One of the strongest and most dramatic for the RPM for the series.
Submitted by:  Richard Bateson

Duplication

1948-S 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1948S-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: S or S South
Comments: One of the more dramatic RPM for the series.
Submitted by:  Richard Bateson

1951-D 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1951D-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: D or D North
Comments:  
Submitted by:  Richard Bateson

1952-S 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1952S-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: S or S North
Comments: One of the more dramatic RPM for the series.
Submitted by:  Richard Bateson

Lighter photo but less detail - take your pick.

1953-S 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1953S-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-002
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: S or S North
Comments: One of the more dramatic RPM for the series.  Earlier die states show more of the upper curve.
Submitted by:  Richard Bateson

1954-D 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1951D-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-002
PUP: Mintmark
URS- See CPG
Description: D/D North
Comments: to.
Submitted by: Jeffrey Schmittler

Coin not being included in CPG

1954-S 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1954S-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS- See CPG
Description: See CPG 
Comments: This photo is of an existing CPG variety already in the book.  It is simply a better photo.
Photo by: Ed Miller

1954-S 10c
Variety: Missing Designer's Initials
FS#: FS-10c-1954S-901
Cross References: Breen-3736
PUP: Designer's initials missing.
URS-N/A
Description: John Sinnock's designer initials missing below bust, left of date.
Comments: Breen says "Discovered by Mark Bauer, Sept. 1983."  Motto and other areas are weak due to extreme die wear and abrasion.
Coin submitted by: Linda Harp

1959-D 10c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-10c-1959D-504
Cross References: CONECA RPM-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS- N/A
Description: Very strong D over D North. 
Comments: This is one of the strongest RPMs known for the Roosevelt dime. 
Coin submitted by: N/A

1960 10c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1960-101
Cross References: CONECA 
PUP: TRUST
URS-N/A
Description:  Strong doubling evident on IN GOD WE TRUST, moderate on LIB of LIBERTY, designer initials, and date.
Comments: Easily confused with FS-104 but note the difference in the doubling on the I of IN and the stronger doubling of LIB on FS-104.  Early die states of this coin show doubling on the date while it is virtually absent on later die states.
Coin submitted by: N/A

This one was assigned FS-101 by JT Stanton, is included on his FS Spreadsheet but for some reason never appeared in the last edition.

Die gouge at eye is diagnostic to this stage of the variety and may be present on all stages.

1960 10c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die obverse Late Die State
FS#: FS-10c-1960-102b
Cross References: CONECA 5-O-V
PUP: Date, IN GOD WE TRUST
URS-9 1-2 - 1-2
Description: Same as in book on bottom of page 92. 
Comments: Values are for late die state (LDS) specimens and are much lower than for the early die state (EDS) specimens. Note that much of the 19 of date has been polished away.  Intermediate States exist between the two extremes show here.
Coin submitted by: N/A

Replacement Photo For One In Book
The One In Book Is From The Same Coin As Used For The EDS

1960 10c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1960-103
Cross References: CONECA 4-O-IV+VII
PUP: JS and TRUST
URS-
Description: Medium to strong doubling evident on IN GOD WE TRUST, designer's initials; and date.
Comments: Not a very well known variety and as such extremely underrated.
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson.

1960 10c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1960-104
Cross References: CONECA 7-O-II
PUP: TRUST
URS-
Description: Medium to strong doubling evident on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, designer's initials; slight on upper date.
Comments: Not a very well known variety and as such extremely underrated.  The specimen shown here also exhibits a slight bit of strike doubling below the hub doubling.  Easily confused with FS-101 but note the difference in the doubling on the I of IN.
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson.

1960 10c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1960-104
Cross References: CONECA 8-O-II
PUP: TRUST
URS-
Description: Doubling evident on IN GOD WE TRUST, designer's initials; and slightly on date.  Very nice surface doubling on TRUST.  Tripling shows in some areas.
Comments: Not a very well known variety and as such extremely underrated.
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson.

1968 10c
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-10c-1968-101

This one is already in the book. These photos are better

Coin submitted by: Suzanne Stewart (she was left out of the credits in the last edition for other coins used).

1969-D FS-10-1969D-501 (020.4)

A better picture than in the book

1969, 1970, 1970-D 10c
Variety: Reverse of 1968
FS#: FS-10c-1969-901
FS#: FS-10c-1970-901
FS#: FS-10c-1970D-901
Cross References: RVD-002
PUP: Flames of torch.
URS-Rare (according to Wiles: 
Description: (according to Wiles: 
Description: Two Deep Valleys in Flame, High Relief. 
Comments: These are not very well known varieties as they have just been make public in recent months.  The reverse on these dimes was first introduced to the Proof Roosevelt dimes in 1968 (where it and RVD-001 can both be found and both are considered common). Its used was largely restricted to proof dimes the the following three years with it only appearing on a few 1969, 1970 and 1970-D business strikes that so far appear to be rare.  After 1970 this reverse became the standard for all Roosevelt dimes from all Mints through 1980.  See images for comparison.  (Diana, this comments section has been changed to reflect a better understanding of what these varieties represent.)
Photos submitted by: James Wiles.

Two Deep Valleys in Flame, High Relief

Light Valley in Flame, Low Relief.  This is the common design style intended for business strikes.

Liberty Seated Quarters

1857 25c 
Variety: Die Break
FS#: FS-25c-1857-401
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Miss Liberty's Fingers
URS- N/A
Description: A die break is exhibited in a manner that appears that Liberty is holding a cigar or cigarette.  Affectionately referred to by specialists who are aware of it as "Smoking Liberty"
Comments: Saverio Barbieri amassed a small hoard of 28 pieces of this variety over a period of eight years (starting in 2000) and had 26 of them graded and attributed as "Smoking Liberty" and designated being from the "Barbieri Cache" by Dominion Grading Service in 2009.  Variety specialists such as CPG co-author, Bill Fivaz and former CPG editor, Mike Ellis have suggested it should go into the CPG due to its interesting character.  It was first reported to Barbieri by John O'Hare sometime in 1999 or 2000
Submitted by: Saverio Barbieri

Barber Quarters

1892-O 25c (Rev Type w/Covered E)
Variety: Clashed Dies 
FS#: FS-25c-1892o-901
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Profile
URS- N/A
Description: Strong Clashed Die obverse.  A star transferred from the reverse die prominently jutting out from Liberty's neck is the most dramatic aspect of this coin. Other obverse and reverse clash marks are evident.
Comments: This appears to be a new find reported in 2011. (Note this should be double checked to see if it has a w/Lawrence # -- I can't find my book. KP)
Submitted by:  Jeffrey Schmittler

Coin not being included in CPG

1899 25c
Variety: Doubled die reverse 
FS#: FS-25c-1899-901
Cross References: Wexler: WDDR-001
PUP: Profile
URS- N/A
Description: Very strong doubling on the word DOLLAR, Arrows clutched in Eagle's claws, eagle's leg.
Comments: A higher grade would probably show more doubling.  
Photo courtesy of:  John Wexler

Standing Liberty Quarters

1917-D 25c Ty-1 Obv
Variety: Doubled Die Reverse
FS#: FS-25c-1917D-801
Cross References: CONECA I-R-V, Wexler WDDR-001
PUP: EPU
URS- N/A
Description: Strong spread to the east shows on EPU, MER of AMERICA, the lower left wing feathers, and some inner feather details on the right wing.
Comments: Very few doubled dies are know on this series and this is a nice one!  First reported by F. Michael Fazzari in 1996.
Photo by: John Wexler

1920 25c 
Variety: Double Clashed Obverse Die 
FS#: FS-25c-1920-401
Cross References: Knauss: K-0077
PUP:  Inverted Double E in drapery.
URS- N/A
Description: The obverse shows typical elements of a strong clashed die.  An inverted and doubled E of E PLURIBUS is evident protruding from the viewer's left of Liberty's right leg while an inverted L shows to the left of her leg.  A weak star is visible left of Liberty's head.
Comments: A single clash is also known for this date and listed as Knauss: K-0077
Submitted by:  Robert Knauss

Note: This overlay shows that the "E" and "L" are the inverted elements -- not the B of PLURIBUS as stated in CPG.
My lineup here is not perfect due to slight rotation of one of the other images but you get my point.

1920-S 25c 
Variety: Clashed Obverse Die 
FS#: FS-25c-1920S-401
Cross References: N/A
PUP:  Inverted E in drapery.
URS- N/A
Description: The obverse shows typical elements of a strong clashed die.  An inverted E of E PLURIBUS is evident protruding from the viewer's left of Liberty's right leg while an inverted L shows to the left of her leg.
Comments: A single clash is also known for this date and listed as Knauss: K-0078.  Clashes involving an inverted E and L are known for almost every date and Mintmark for the series.  The only dates for which they are not yet known are: 1916, 1919-D, 1920-D, 1924-D and 1929-D.
Submitted by:  Robert Knauss

Washington Quarters

Reverse Type	Images	Description of most important diagnostics	Dates known and which are scarce to very rare
Type A Reverse CONECA RDV-001		Pointed Leaf below Arrow Tips, Lower Relief Design.	Known on all business strikes, from all Mints, from 1932-64 and proofs from 1936. All common
Type B Reverse CONECA RDV-002		Pointed Leaf above Arrow Tips, Higher Relief Design.	Known on all Philadelphia business strikes from 1956-64 and proof from 1937-42 and 1950-64. 1956 is scarce
Type C Reverse CONECA RDV-003		Upper Serif on N of UNUM, stronger tail feathers.	1965, 1967, 1964-D 1964-D and 1967 are scarce to rare
Type D Reverse CONECA RDV-004		Pointed Leaf below Arrow Tips, No Upper Serif on N of UNUM.	1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1968-D, 1969-D, 1965 SMS, 1966 SMS, 1967 SMS  All dates/Mints common
Type E Reverse CONECA RDV-005		Pointed Leaf below Arrow Tips, No Doubling on Q.	1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1968-D, 1969-D, 1965 SMS, 1966 SMS, 1967 SMS, 1968-S 1968-S is extremely rare
Type F Reverse CONECA RDV-006		Pointed Leaf below Arrow Tips, Master Die Doubling on Q.	1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1968-D, 1969-D, 1970-D, 1971-D, 1972-D, 1968-S 1968-S is rare
Type G Reverse CONECA RDV-007		Rounded Leaf below Arrow Tips, Doubling on Q.	1970, 1969-D, 1970-D, 1968-S All dates/Mints common
Type H Reverse CONECA RDV-008		Pointed Leaf Above Arrow Tips, High Relief.	1969-D, 1970-D, 1971-D, 1972-D, 1968-S, 1969-S, 1970-S, 1971-S, 1972-S 1969-D is rare. 1970-D, 1971-D and 1972-D are very rare

1941 25c
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
FS#: FS-25c-1941-103
Cross References: CONECA: DDO-004, Wexler WDDO-002
PUP: IN GOD WE TRUST, date
URS- N/A
Description: A strong Class II spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, LIBERTY, and the queue.
Comments: Another of the many 1941 doubled die obverses for this date, this is one of the better ones
Photo by: John Wexler

1941-D 25c
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
FS#: FS-25c-1941D-101
Cross References: CONECA DDO-001, Breen-4309
PUP: IN GOD WE TRUST, date.
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling is evident on portions of IN GOD WE TRUST and light in the 41 of date.
Comments: Known for many years, this has always been a popular variety with specialists.  It should see even greater interest now that it is in Cherrypickers' Guide.

1943-S  25c
Variety: Die Deformation
FS#: FS-25c-1943S-401
Cross References:  
PUP: Washington's throat
URS- N/A
Description: Severe die deterioration of the obverse die had occurred due to unknown causes.  Washington's mouth and chin are flat and lack definition, the area below his jaw is sunken while the area of field in front of his Adam's Apple is buckled upward.  
Comments: Known for decades but apparently rare as few have surfaced.  Affectionately referred to as the "Goiter" variety by old-time collectors.
Submitted by: Chuck Avery

1946  25c
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-25c-1946-101
Cross References:  CONECA 2-O-I
PUP: LIBERTY, 4 of date and E
URS- N/A
Description: Strong spread on date, IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, ribbon, and designer's initials.  A high grade is need to shoot photos of LIBERTY.  The photos in the Fourth Edition Volume II were from the wrong coin.
Comments:  
Photo by: James Wiles
Coin Submitted by: 

Will be delisted in next CPG

1951-D  25c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-25c-1951D-501
Cross References:  
PUP: Mintmark
URS- N/A
Description: A relatively strong secondary Mintmark can be seen to the south of the primary D.
Comments:  Occasionally thought by some to be a D/S. It is a D/D.
Photo by: Ed Miller

1952 25c, Proof
Variety:  Hand engraved tail feathers + "Superbird."
FS#: FS-25c-1952-902
Cross References: CONECA: 4-O-V-CCW & RED-001
PUP: Tail feathers and Eagle's breast
URS- N/A
Description: This is a later die state of the so-called "Superbird" variety.  At this stage part of the lower loop of the "S" is worn or polished away and the tail feather details have been strengthened by hand engraving.  It is far more scarce than the earlier die states with only the "Superbird" feature.
Comments:   This coin is popular amongst hobbyists for the "Superbird" feature.  Few specialists actually realize that the late die state displays enhanced wing feathers, which in itself is probably more interesting than the "S" on breast. The obverse of this coins is a minor doubled die.  There are two other Washington quarter dates known with hand engraved feather outlines. See the 1953 and 1957-D examples.  
Coin submitted by: Lee Hiemke 
Photo by: James Wiles
More photos: http://varietyvista.com/1952PDDO004%20quarter.htm 

1953 25c Proof
Variety:  Tail Feathers
FS#: FS-25c-1953-901
Cross References: CONECA RED-001
PUP: Tail feathers
URS- N/A
Description: Many the tail feather details were polished away removing the incuse separation lines between feathers; the design was then strengthened by cutting in crude tail feather outlines that are raised.  Lower edges of feathers also strengthened in the same manner.
Comments: First reported by Cliff Bolling in 1997.  Appears to be rare as very few have surfaced. There are two other Washington quarter dates known with hand engraved tail feather outlines. See the 1952 Proof and 1957-D examples. 
Coin submitted by: Cliff Bolling.

Image of normal tail feathers on a 1953 Proof quarter shown for comparison

1957-D 25c
Variety:  Repunched Mintmark (MD)
FS#: FS-25c-1957-D-501
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Separate D above stem of olive branch
URS- N/A
Description: An apparent D Mintmark above the left olive branch.  
Comments: It is known on several different reverse dies suggesting that it might have been first intended to be used as a working die and then blundered, set to the side and then mistakenly used later as a Master Die, which in turn was used to make a Working Hub that was then used to make several working dies.  Most specialists accept this as a "Master Die RPM" while others believe it to be a form or hub damage. Some specialist attempt to own one from each die.  Note: the doubling on the primary D below the wreath is strike doubling -- not an RPM.
Coin submitted by: Ben Peters

1957-D 25c
Variety:  Tail Feathers
FS#: FS-25c-1957-D-901
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Tail feathers
URS- N/A
Description: Many the tail feather details were polished or abraded away; the design was then strengthened by cutting in crude tail feather outlines.
Comments: There are two other Washington quarter dates known with hand engraved feather outlines. See the 1952 and 1953 proof examples. 
Coin submitted by: Andrew Prechtl (deceased)

Washington Quarters, States, Minnesota

2005-P 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-MN-801
Cross References: CONECA 1-R-VI, Wexler WDDR-001, PCGS#144227
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" right of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  Doubling is seen as a portion of the fourth evergreen tree to the right of the state outline floating free in the field.
Comments: This is the one that started the frenzy that led collectors to discovering over 100 other Minnesota doubled die reverses, most of which are minor to very minor.
Coin submitted by: Discovered by Troy Watkins in 2005.

2005-P 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-MN-802
Cross References: CONECA 2-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-002, PCGS#144228
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" right of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  Doubling is seen as a portion of the third full evergreen tree to the right of the state outline positioned atop the rock. 
Comments: Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. This is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree."
Coin submitted by: Submitted independently of each other by Richard Helbig and Andrew M. Suchan July 17, 2006.

2005-P 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-MN-803
Cross References: CONECA 4-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-004, PCGS#144419
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" right of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  It appears almost identical to FS-801 but is further to the east positioned slightly higher than the "extra tree" found on FS-802. 
Comments: This one is found in Mint Sets and has a satin finish. Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. This is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree."
Coin submitted by: Submitted by Richard Helbig July 25, 2006.

2005-P 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-MN-804
Cross References: CONECA 6-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-006, PCGS#144232
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" right of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  The doubling is shifted predominantly to the left of the fourth tree, down to the southwest.
Comments: Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. This one is found in Mint Sets and has a satin finish. This is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree."
Coin submitted by: Colleen Prebish July 27, 2006.

2005-P 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-MN-805
Cross References: CONECA 7-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-007, PCGS#144233
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" left of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  Very similar to FS-801 and FS-802, this one involves a portion of the fourth tree to the right of the state outline with the doubling fully displaced from its point of origin.  It appears almost identical to FS-801 but is further to the east positioned slightly higher than the "extra tree" found on FS802. 
Comments: Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. This is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree."
Coin submitted by: Richard Helbig  July 25, 2006.

2005-P 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-MN-806
Cross References: CONECA 8-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-008, PCGS#144234
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" right of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  This one involves a portion of the fourth tree to the right of the state outline with the doubling fully displaced from its point of origin. but partially tucked in next to the fourth tree. 
Comments: Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. This is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree."
Coin submitted by: Richard Helbig  July 25, 2006.

2005-P 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-MN-807
Cross References: CONECA 12-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-012, PCGS#144230
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" right of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  This one involves a portion of the fourth tree to the right of the state outline with the doubling fully displaced from its point of origin.
Comments: Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. This is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree."
Coin submitted by: Richard Helbig  July 25, 2006.

2005-D 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005D-MN-801
Cross References: CONECA 1-R-VI, Wexler WDDR-01, PCGS#144420
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" left of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  This one involves a portion of a secondary tree to the left of the fourth tree right of the state outline with the doubling fully displaced from its point of origin and tucked in next to the full tree. 
Comments:  This one is found in Mint Sets. Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. It is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree"
Coin submitted by: Lee Lydston  August 8, 2006.

2005-D 25c, Minnesota
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005D-MN-802
Cross References: CONECA 3-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-03, PCGS#144421
PUP: Portion of "extra tree" left of fourth tree.
URS- N/A
Description:  This one involves a portion of a tree to the left of the fourth tree to the right of the state outline with the doubling fully displaced from its point of origin and tucked in next to the full tree.  There is also some light doubling of the highest relief areas of the rock to the right of the primary tree shifted into the field NW of the rock as pointed out by the red arrows.  The doubled tree is less complete but further west than on FS-901. 
Comments:  Found in Mint Sets.  Over one-hundred doubled dies are known for the Minnesota quarters that affect the centermost tree (and other centralized areas of the design).  They are found on all Mints including San Francisco proof in clad and in silver.  The vast majority are minor but collectable nonetheless. It is one of few Minnesota doubled dies quarters that PCGS designates as an "Extra Tree"
Coin submitted by: Steve Bernatowicz  August 22, 2006.

Washington Quarters, States, Kansas

2005-S Proof 25c, Kansas 90% Silver
Variety:  Large Die Dent Reverse
FS#: FS-S25c-2005S-KS-901
Cross References: VCR#1
PUP: Hoof-Shaped Die Dent On Bison's Hind Quarter.
URS- N/A
Description:  A large hoof-shaped die dent can be found just above the Bison's rear right leg.  It appears almost a deliberate addition to the die but the cause is unknown.
Comments: Vincent Burke found the first specimen of this coin in early 2006 while searching an 11-coin silver proof set. To date fewer than two-dozen have been reported.  Surely more exist.  The variety is significantly larger in area than the die aberrations found on the two well-known  2004-D "Extra Leaf" Wisconsin quarters to which this variety is sometimes compared to due to it's curved shape.
Coin submitted by: Vincent Burke.
Raw specimens have been sold in excess of $500.00.

None: Diana, I have photos on file that can be rescanned without arrows if desired.

Washington Quarters, States, Oregon

2005-P 25c, Oregon
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-OR-801
Cross References: CONECA 1-R-VIII, Wexler WDDR-01
PUP: Tallest evergreen tree on right side of coin.
URS- N/A
Description:  Very strong doubling of many of the branches of the evergreen tree and the high points of the lower rim of the rocky shoreline (as pointed out by the arrows).
Comments:  Found in Mint Sets.
Coin submitted by: Troy Watkins August 30, 2006.

Normal design for comparison

2005-P 25c, Oregon
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2005P-OR-802
Cross References: CONECA 2-R-VIII
PUP: Two evergreen trees on right side of coin.
URS- N/A
Description:  Doubling of many of the branches of the evergreen tree.  Similar to FS-801 except the strength of doubling on the leaves varies on each variety as to which is stronger.  This one also does not have any doubling on the rocky rim of the lake as does FS-801, however it has doubling extending into lower areas of the taller tree and doubling on the shorter tree to the left that is not present on FS-801.  All in all, this variety is equal in desirability.
Comments: Found in Mint Sets.
Coin submitted by: Blaine Coffey September 14, 2006.

Washington Quarters, States, Wyoming

2007-P 25c, WY
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2007P-801
Cross References: CONECA ?, Wexler WDDR-005
PUP: Saddle Horn
URS- N/A
Description: Very strong doubling of the saddle horn.  This one of the strongest of several varieties that affect this area of the design.
Comments: Many other doubled dies exist for this date and type, many of which are more minor.
Submitted by: Andy Turnbull

2007-P 25c, WY
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2007P-802
Cross References: CONECA ?, Wexler WDDR-014
PUP: Saddle Horn
URS- N/A
Description: Very strong doubling of the saddle just below the saddle horn.  This is the strongest of several varieties that affect this area of the design.
Comments: Many other doubled dies exist for this date and type, most of which are more minor.
Photo submitted by: John Wexler

2007-P 25c, WY
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2007P-803
Cross References: CONECA ?, Wexler: WDDR-002 
PUP: Saddle Horn
URS- N/A
Description: Very strong doubling of the saddle just below the saddle horn.  Very similar to FS-803 but not quite as strong.
Comments: Many other doubled dies exist for this date and type, most of which are more minor.
Photo submitted by: John Wexler

Washington Quarters, Territorial, Washington D.C.

2009-D 25c, D.C.
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2009D-DC-801
Cross References: CONECA 1-R-VIII
PUP: ELL of ELLINGTON 
URS- N/A
Description: The variety boasts extremely strong doubling of the ELL of ELLINGTON, some doubling of the two most westerly piano keys, the lower edge of the piano keys, the upper lip of the panel below and Duke Ellington's thumb due to tilt and counterclockwise shift. 
Comments: This is the very strongest of the States/Territorial quarter doubled dies and has proven to be vary rare.  The Mint must have caught this one early.  It is also the only doubled die reverse known for from the Denver Mint for this issue.
Coin submitted by: Lee Maples of Texas April 1, 2009.

2009-P 25c, D.C.
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2009P-DC-801
Cross References: CONECA 1-R-VIII
PUP:  Piano keys
URS- N/A
Description: Shows a strong secondary black key centered between the two normal black keys to the right of Ellington’s left arm in addition to a bit of doubling to the lower left of the E of ELLINGTON.
Comments: This is another of over a dozen doubled die reverses known of this date and type for Philadelphia of which the most are relatively minor.
Coin submitted by: Charles Cataldo Jr. of Alabama Coin & Silver March 2, 2009.

2009-P 25c, D.C.
Variety:  Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-25c-2009P-DC-802
Cross References: CONECA 4-R-VIII
PUP:  Piano key bellow the E of ELLINGTON
URS- N/A
Description: Shows a strong secondary black key centered between the two normal black keys to the right of Ellington’s left arm.
Comments: This is another of over a dozen doubled die reverses known of this date and type for Philadelphia of which the rest are relatively minor.  This is as nice or nicer than FS-801.  
Coin submitted by: Rick LaJoie of NH May 1, 2009.

Draped Bust Half Dollars

1805 50c
Variety: Overdate
FS#: FS-50c-1805-301
Cross References: O-101, Breen-4572
PUP: Date
URS- N/A
Description: The 5 of date is punched over a 4.  
Comments: Very bold overdate. Compare to FS-302.
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson.

1805 50c
Variety: Overdate
FS#: FS-50c-1805-302
Cross References: O-103, Breen-4575
PUP: Date
URS- N/A
Description: The 5 of date is punched over a 4.  
Comments: Very bold overdate. Breen says "Very Rare."
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson.

Capped Bust Half Dollars

1814 50c
Variety: Overdate
FS#: FS-50c-1814-301
Cross References: O-101, Breen-4610
PUP: Date
URS- N/A
Description: The 4 of date is punched over a 3.  
Comments: The premium for the overdate over the normal date is moderate in lower grades but increases significantly in higher grades.
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson.

1827 50c
Variety: Overdate
FS#: FS-50c-1827-301
Cross References: O-102, Breen-4669
PUP: Date
URS- N/A
Description: The 7 of date is punched over a 6.  
Comments: The premium for this overdate is slight in all grades.
Coin submitted by: Richard Bateson.

Liberty Seated Half Dollars

1827 50c
Variety: Rev of '39 - Open Claw
FS#: FS-50c-1840-901
Cross References: ?
PUP: Eagle's Claws (not sure which - right or or left)?????
URS- N/A
Description: ?????.  
Comments: ??????
Photos by: Bill Fivaz

Barber Half Dollars

1893 50c
Variety: Tripled Die Reverse
FS#: FS-50c-1893-801
Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-II(3), Flynn: DDR-002
PUP: Reverse lettering
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling to tripling is evident on all lettering about the rim.  The tripling shows best on the HALF.  Doubling also shows on arrows, stem of olive branch, leaves, wing tips, ribbon and stars closest to the rim. 
Comments: First reported to CONECA attributer, Chris Pilliod by John Miller in September 2002.  We'd like to get better photos of this coin.
Coin submitted by: John Miller.
Photos by: Chris Pilliod.

Liberty Walking Half Dollars

1918-D 50c
Variety: Missing Designer's Initials
FS#: FS-50c-1918D-901
Cross References: Fox 101, Breen-5139
PUP: Designer's Initials
URS- N/A
Description: Designer, Adolph A.Weinman's monogram, AW, missing from reverse.
Comments: Also found on other dates not included here.
Coin submitted by: Edward Cook

1929-S 50c
Variety: Missing Designer's Initials
FS#: FS-50c-1929S-901
Cross References: Fox 101, Breen-5154
PUP: Designer's Initials
URS- N/A
Description: Designer, Adolph A.Weinman's monogram, AW, missing from reverse.
Comments: Exists on other dates not included here.
Coin submitted by:  Bill Fivaz

1941 50c
Variety: Missing Designer's Initials
FS#: FS-50c-1941-901
Cross References: Fox 102
PUP: Designer's Initials
URS- N/A
Description: Designer, Adolph A.Weinman's monogram, AW, missing from reverse.
Comments: Also found on proof strikes for this date listed as Breen-5182. Exists on other dates not included here.
Coin submitted by: David Moss

There are the correct photos for the 1942-S 50c DDO FS-101
(the ones on the bottom of page 256 are of the 1942P)
BTW, the 1942-D on bottom of page 255 does not exist)

James Wiles images.

1943-S 50c
Variety: Missing Designer's Initials
FS#: FS-50c-1943S-901
Cross References: Fox-106, Breen-5200
PUP: Designer's Initials
URS- N/A
Description: Designer, Adolph A.Weinman's monogram, AW, missing from reverse.
Comments: This editor has seen two of these in recent years, the first was a well circulated specimen.  Exists on other dates not included here.  Breen says "presently very rare."
Coin submitted by: David Moss

Franklin Half Dollars
Franklin Half Dollar Bugs Bunny & Related Clashes  
1948-1963

1948-1963
Variety: Die Clash Obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1943S-401/402
Cross References:  
PUP: Clash marks in mouth or from nose
URS- N/A
Description: Clash marks in mouth or from nose
Comments: The so-called "Bugs Bunny" die clash on the 1955 Franklin half-dollar is perhaps the most well-know and most heavily promoted clashed die variety of all time.   The clash marks were transferred from the reverse to the obverse (during a die clash) from the wing feathers of the small eagle found at the right of the Liberty Bell.  The effect made it look like Franklin had buck teeth and the nickname "Bugs Bunny" caught on.  In recent years the collecting of other dates with clashes in the areas of Franklin's mouth and under his nose has caught on with many dates fetching significant premiums over normal date half dollars in the same grades.  
Coins submitted by: All submitted by Bill Fivaz except the 1948

1948 Booger Clash (Image supplied by Brett Parrish) FS-401

1950 Bugs Bunny Clash FS-401

1951 Bugs Bunny Clash Clash FS-401

1951 Booger Clash Clash FS-402

1953-D Booger Clash Die 1 Clash FS-401

1953-D Booger Clash Die 2 Clash FS-402

1954 Bugs Bunny Clash Clash FS-401

1954 Booger Clash Clash FS-402

1954-D Bugs Bunny Clash Clash FS-401

1954-S Bugs Bunny Clash Clash FS-401

1955 Bugs Bunny Clash Clash FS-401

1956 Bugs Bunny Clash Clash FS-401

1963 Bugs Bunny Clash Clash FS-401

 Brett Parrish Rarity Ratings
(Not known if for BU only or what)
1948 R-8
1949 R-5
1950: R-8
1951: R-3
1952: R-7
1953: R-7
1953-D: R-6
1953-S: R-6
1954: R-3
1954-D: R-8
1954-S: R-7
1955: R-1
1956 R-2
1959 R-6
1961: R-8
1962: R-8
1963 R-7

1950-D 50c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark (Possible Over Mintmark)
FS#: FS-50c-1950D-501
Cross References: Wexler: WOMM-001, Potter: VCR#1/POMM#1, CONECA: RPM-001.
PUP: Mintmark
URS- N/A
Description: What arguably appears to be a light S or a D Mintmark is evident to the south of the primary D.    
Comments: Jose' Cortez reported an example of this coin in 1998.  Recognized by many listers as an OMM but listed as an RPM in the CONECA Master Listings.  This variety needs more study to determine if it is a OMM or RPM.
Coin submitted by: Jose' Cortez

1951 50c Proof
Variety: Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-50c-1951-801
Cross References: Wexler: WOMM-005
PUP: PASS AND STOW, disheveled wing feathers on eagle
URS- N/A
Description: Class II doubling spread to the center shows on the left side of the bell yoke, the left side of the upper bell supports, the upper bell, along the bottom of the bell, on the lettering within the bell, and on the eagle.
Comments: 
Coin submitted by: Tony Russo
Photo supplied by: John Wexler

1951-S 50c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-50c-1951S-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS- N/A
Description: A very strong secondary S is evident to the south of the primary S.
Comments: This variety was once thought to strengthen in the later die stages but previous RPM Book owner Ed Miller determined that the earlier die stages are stronger. The one shown here is a later die stage.
Coin submitted by: Brett Parrish

1952-S 50c
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-50c-1952S-501
Cross References: CONECA RPM-001
PUP: Triple Mintmark
URS- N/A
Description: A very strong secondary S's are evident to the  East and West of the primary S.
Comments:
Coin submitted by: Brett Parrish

1952 50c
Variety: Die Cracks
FS#: FS-1952-50c-402
Cross References:  
PUP: Die Crack on face.
URS- N/A
Description: A long die crack is evident on Franklin's face down into his neck.
Comments: Affectionately referred to by Bill Fivaz as "Scarface".  
Coin submitted by:  Bill Fivaz

1956 50c Proof
Variety: Type 1 Reverse
FS#: FS-50c-901
Cross References: CONECA RED-001 
PUP: Eagle
URS- N/A
Description: Type of 1948-55 for proof and business strike coinage; low relief eagle, four flattened feathers left of perch and other minor changes. 
Comments: The Type-II high relief eagle was introduced to replace the Type-II low relief eagle on proof coinage starting in 1956, while the low relief eagle was maintained for business strike coinage through 1963.  Exceptions are business strikes dated 1958 and 1959.  A significant number of those (20% for 1958 and about 70% for 1959) where struck from retired obverse and reverse proof dies. Data from Myles Lambson indicates that this type makes up about 5% of the total mintage of 1956 proof half-dollars.  
Photo courtesy of: James Wiles

Type1 Low Relief Eagle

Type 11 - High Relief Eagle; three feathers left of perch.  Shown for comparison.

1956 50c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die reverse.
FS#: FS-50c-802
Cross References: 2-R-II (3)
PUP: Eagle
URS- N/A
Description: Strong doubling to tripling evident on Eagle's left wing feathers (viewer's right), tail feathers; slight to moderate spread on  HALF DOLLAR and AMERICA, with tripling on the  F of HALF and last A of AMERICA.
Comments: This is a nice one that it barely known to collectors that can still be found with a bit of searching.  Originally reported by Ed Raser.
Coin submitted by:  Brett Parrish

1959 50c
Variety: Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-50c-801
Cross References: 1-R-IV+VIII
PUP: Eagle, EPU, Bell Hanger, Bell Striker
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling shows as disheveled overlapping feathers on eagle, on bell hanger, striker, and in motto.
Comments: One of the earliest doubled dies identified by hobbyists; referred to as a "Medium Relief" by Frank Spadone in the early 1960s before it was known to be a dual hubbing (doubled die).  
Coin submitted by:  

This is already in the book but the photos do not do it justice since the main area of doubling is in the eagle's feathers.  Suggest dropping the right photo in the book and replacing it with this image.

1959 50c
Variety: Die Break
FS#: FS-50c-402
Cross References:  
PUP: Die break at throat.
URS- N/A
Description: An interesting die break is found at Franklin's throat; affectionately referred to as the "goiter variety" by some.
Comments:  
Coin submitted by:  Tim Wissert / Bill Fivaz

Photo of Tim Wassert's coin

Photo of Bill Fivaz Coin

Photo of Tim Wassert's coin

1962 50c Proof
Variety: Possible Misplaced Mintmark
FS#: FS-50c-901
Cross References:  
PUP: SE of STOW Liberty Bell
URS- N/A
Description: What appears to be a D is punched into the reverse south west of STOW.
Comments: A new find by Brian Raines in 2011; this could prove to be controversial but very well could turn out to be an errant D.  
Coin submitted by: Brian Raines

Coin not being included in CPG

1963 50c 
Variety: Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-50c-1963-801
Cross References: CONECA 1-R-II-E
PUP: E PLURIBUS UNUM
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling is evident on E PLURIBUS UNUM, and slightly on UNITED and HALF.
Comments: Found in Mint Sets. Numerous horizontal die scratches can be found connecting the tops of the TE of UNITED; a diagnostic of this variety in this stage.
Coin submitted by: 
Photo supplied by: 

A diagnostic for some stages of this variety are the obvious die scratches seen throughout and connecting TED of UNITED

Kennedy Half Dollars

1964 50c, Proof 
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1964-104
Cross References: CONECA PR-21-O-V-CCW
PUP: GOD & TRUST
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling evident on IN GOD WE TRUST, date, designer initials, hair at back of head and TY of LIBERTY.
Comments: This is a normal hair variety.
Coin submitted by: Larry Nienaber

1964 50c, Proof 
Variety: Quadrupled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1964-105
Cross References: CONECA PR-35-O-II
PUP: TRUST
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling to quadrupling is evident on WE TRUST, the 4 of date, RTY of LIBERTY, hair on back of head; very light doubling on 96 of date.
Comments: This is the strongest quadrupled die know for the 1964 proof Kennedy half dollar. This is a normal hair variety.  
Coin submitted by: Larry Nienaber

1964 50c, Proof 
Variety: Quadrupled die reverse.
FS#: FS-50c-1964-802
Cross References: CONECA 3-R-II (4)
PUP: FG
URS- N/A
Description: Moderate quadrupling evident on stars below UNITED with triple spread on almost all lettering and stars around the rim.  Very obvious doubling evident in Frank Gasparrow's designer's initials. Doubling also evident on arrows and claws.
Comments: The FG is is most dramatic area of doubling and the variety may catch on because of this.  The obverse of this variety is the Accented Hair type. An example of this variety sold in Heritage sale: http://coins.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1158&lotNo=4258 for $5,175.00 for a PCGS-PR-69 Cameo.
Coin submitted by: Timothy A Clough

1964-D 50c 
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-50c-1964D-504
Cross References: CONECA N/L, Wexler: WRPM-007
PUP: Mintmark
URS- N/A
Description: What appears to be a horizontal D can be seen under the primary D to the west in addition to a D/D north.  
Comments: First reported by Jerry Kennison in the early to mid 1980s.  Most specialists consider this as a D/Horizontal/D West + D/D North while others feel it is a D over diagonal D with the belly of the secondary D showing to the north and west of the primarily D.  It is a rarity that seldom shows up.
Coin submitted by: Jerry Kennison

John Bordner Image of an earlier die state found several years after the initial discovery.

Ken Potter Image of one of the "discovery coins."

1965 50c
Variety: Doubled die reverse
FS#: Should we include this?
Cross References: CONECA 4-R-II
PUP: Stars
URS- N/A
Description: Medium spread on stars in circle with strongest at top of coin, stars above E PLURIBUS UNUM, stars behind eagle's head, and notched lower corners on AMERICA
Comments: This is one of the strongest of the double stars varieties.
Coin submitted by: Timothy A Clough

1966 50c SPECIAL MINT SET
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1966-105
Cross References: CONECA 7-0-III.
PUP: Profile, ear.
URS- N/A
Description: Strong doubling on profile, ear, eye, hair above forehead and designer's initials. Light to medium spread on IN GOD WE TRUST, portions of LIBERTY and date.  A number of die gouges within and around the first 6 of date present on early die states.  Reverse is a very minor doubled die not worth listing.
Comments: One of the strongest of the many 1966 doubled dies involving Kennedy's profile.
Coin submitted by: Ken Potter

Markers diagnostic to this variety.

1966 50c SPECIAL MINT SET
Variety: Tripled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1966-106
Cross References: CONECA 20-0-III.
PUP: Profile, ear.
URS- N/A
Description: Strong doubling on profile, ear, eye and designer's initials. Tripling is evident on all of IN GOD WE TRUST. Lesser doubling can be seen on the hair above forehead and other areas.
Comments: One of the strongest of the many 1966 doubled dies involving Kennedy's profile.
Coin submitted by: Timothy A. Clough

Tripling can be seen on the left serifs of the G and D

Tripling can be seen on the left serif of the T

1967 50c 
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1967-103
Cross References: CONECA 1-O-II-C+V-CW
PUP: GOD and LIB of LIBERTY.
URS-NA
Description: Very strong doubling on IN GOD and LIB of LIBERTY, nostril, forehead, eye, lower lip and hair. Light doubling on TRUST.
Comments:  The doubling on this variety is amazing. It is sure to catch on and be one of the more highly sought after Kennedy half dollar varieties now that it is listed in this guide.
Coin submitted by: Timothy A Clough

This is a new photo to replace the one below (unless you prefer the one below)

1970-S 50c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1970S-102
Cross References: CONECA PR-2-O-I-CW
PUP: TRUST
URS- N/A
Description: Strong doubling is evident on all obverse lettering and date; strongest on GOD WE TRUST with tripling on ST of TRUST..
Comments: 
Coin submitted by: Larry Nienaber

This is 1971-S Proof 50c from the bottom of page 289.  I believe this photo from my files is better than the one in the book.  I suggest you crop the "7" down a bit (that is one that page) and fit in the entire word "TRUST"  KP

1971-S 50c, Proof
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1971S-103
Cross References: CONECA PR-8-O-I-CCW
PUP: TRUST
URS- N/A
Description: Doubling is evident on IN GOD WE TRUST RTY of LIBERTY, designer initials, hair at back of head and date; strongest on WE TRUST.
Comments: This is one of several outstanding doubled dies obverses known for this date.
Coin submitted by: Larry Nienaber

1976-S 50c, Clad Proof
Variety: Doubled die reverse
FS#: FS-50c-1976S-801
Cross References: CONECA PR-1-R-V-CW
PUP: TRUST
URS- N/A
Description: Strong doubling on E PLURIBUS UNUM and designer initials; light to moderate doubling on INDEPENDENCE and stars below.  Lesser doubling is evident on HALF DOLLAR, AMERICA and 200 YEARS OF FREEDOM .
Comments: First reported to CPG by Larry Nienaber, this is an exciting find as it is the only doubled die reverse known for the Bicentennial Half dollar. 
Coin submitted by: Larry Nienaber.

1977-D 50c
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1977D-101
Cross References: CONECA 1-O-I-CW
PUP: TRUST
URS- N/A
Description: Light to strong doubling evident on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY and date; strongest is on TRUST.
Comments: First reported to CPG by Mike Ellis. The specimen shown here is in late die state.  Earlier die states will show more pronounced doubling.
Coin submitted by: Timothy A. Clough.
Note:  This was included in an earlier edition of CPG and then dropped for no apparent reason.

1982 50c
Variety: Missing Designer's Initials
FS#: FS-50c-1982-901
Cross References: CONECA ADV-001, Breen-5323
PUP: On reverse between eagle's tail feathers and left (viewer's right) leg .
URS-17
Description: Frank Gasparro's designer initials missing on reverse due to die abrasion. The lower serifs of 1 of date abraded away on this die.  A second die with Missing FG shows some apparent  die clash marks in the area of where the FG would normally be and is listed in CONECA's, The Kennedy Half Dollar Book by James Wiles, PhD as ADR-002. It has a normal 1 of date.
Comments: Heavily promoted when discovered in the early 1980s. Another die is known with a missing F of FG. Breen says "at least 50,000 known." Apparently first reported by Ron Guth in 1983 (CW1/26/83, p. 70). 
Coin submitted by: Linda Harp

1992S 50c, Proof 90%Silver (The 90% Silver designation should be in the header as we do for the 40% Ike Dollars where both silver and clad coexist)
Variety: Doubled die obverse
FS#: FS-50c-1992S-101
Cross References: CONECA: PR-1-O-V
PUP: TRUST
URS-
Description: Doubling is evident on WE TRUST, RTY of LIBERTY, 92 of date, Mintmark and designer's initials. (Please use this description rather then the one in the book; the doubling is more extensive and far better than "slight" as it is currently described. KP)
Comments: This variety appears to be rare with few examples reported since its discovery in the early 1990s.
Coin submitted by: Jennifer Casazza

This is a far better photo than the one in the book

Morgan Dollars

1887 
Variety: Doubled Die Obverse
FS#: FS-S1-1887-101
Cross References: VAM-12, VAM-12A
PUP: Eye
URS-
Description: Doubling of the eye, portions of LIBERTY and other areas.  Known by collectors as "Alligator Eye."  VAM-12A is a later die state than VAM-12 and exhibits extensive die clashing on the obverse and reverse.
Comments:  Relatively minor but very popular due to its nickname..  Can be found with a bit of searching.
Coin Submitted by: Gary Kelly

Doubling on tip of leaf pointing to the I of LIBERTY

One of several of the obverse clash marks on VAM-12A

Strongest of the reverse clash marks on VAM-12A

1891-CC 
Variety: Die Gouge
FS#: FS-S1-1889CC-003
Cross References: VAM-3
PUP: Gouge in front of eagle's beak.
URS-
Description: A die gouge is evident below the eagle's beak.
Comments: Relatively common but popular.  Affectionately referred to as the Spitting Eagle by VAM collectors.
Coin Submitted by: Richard Bateson.

1921-S 
Variety: Die Gouges
FS#: FS-S1-1921S-001B7
Cross References: VAM-1B7
PUP:  
URS-
Description: Several die gouges are present on this coin with the one that running through the Y of LIBERTY diagnostic to this stage. 
Comments: One of ten  stages of VAM-1B this is the most desirable.  It is known by VAM collectors as "Thornhead" due to a "spike" that can be seen on the first stage (VAM-1B1) emanating from Liberty’s Phrygian cap. Check www.VAMWorld.com or other more detailed references for more information on the other stages.  
Photos by: John Roberts
See more on this here:  http://www.coinworld.com/articles/vam-1b7-1921-s-thornhead/  and here: http://www.vamworld.com/1921-S+VAM-1B 

Here is the die gouge that goes through the Y of LIBERTY that is a diagnostic of VAM-1B7.

This die gouge runs through Liberty's cap and can be seen on all stages of the Thornhead variety.

Abraded Wheat Leaf = Missing Details (This photo is not necessary to use).

Die gouge emanating from Liberty's cap is what gives the variety its nickname "Thornhead."  While all stages are referred to as "Thornhead" it is only present on the first stage designated VAM-1B1.

Eisenhower Dollars

1971-S, Proof, 40% Silver
Variety: Doubled Die Reverse
FS#: FS-S1-1971S-801
Cross References: Wexler: WDDR-010, CONECA: PR-5-R-V-CCW 
PUP: USA, EPU, ONE DOLLAR
URS-N/A
Description: An extremely strong CCW spread from a pivot at 7:00 shows on USA, EPU, ONE DOLLAR, the stars, the designer’s initials, the earth, the eagle’s left wing feathers, the tail feathers, the olive branch and leaves, and the craters with the strongest spread on the right side of the reverse.
Comments: This is a re

Photos by: John Wexler

1971-D $1, 
Variety:  Low-Relief, Reverse Design "Friendly Eagle Variety"
FS#: FS-C1-1971D-901
Cross References:  CONECA RDV-006.
PUP: Area above eagles eye.
URS-19 - I-4 - L-4, YN
Description: Like the high relief 1971-S Proof dollar; no furrowed brow line over eagle's eye.  Round Earth; round Gulf; string of islands; very distinct design details around the crater above LLA of DOLLAR.
Comments: Affectionately referred to as the "Friendly Eagle" by the Ike Group.  A naked-eye variety with six other features different than on common 1971-D reverse with the furrowed brow line. According to the Ike Group, the mintage is around 250,000.  Can be found clustered in original rolls. 
Photos by: Rob Ezerman.

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Rare Friendly Eagle Type

Rare Friendly Eagle Type - design detail about crater very distinct.

Common Normal Type

Common Normal Type - Indistinct design details around crater.

1971-S $1, Proof 40% Silver 
Variety:  Flat Earth, 3 Raised Islands
FS#: FS-S1-1971S-901
Cross References:  CONECA RDV-001.
PUP: Earth
URS- 
Description:  The earth is flat and three raised islands represent the Caribbean Islands.  
Comments:  Rated as Extremely Rare by CONECA (James Wiles).
Photos by: James Wiles

Flat Earth, 3 Raised Islands

1972 $1
Variety: B  Reverse
FS#: FS-C1-1972-901
Cross References:  CONECA: RDV-002, Breen-5749
PUP: Planet Earth northwest of Eagle's Head
URS-16
Description: The earth is rounded and the Caribbean Islands are blended into a single incuse "mega island."  On all other reverse varieties the Caribbean Islands are raised and distinctive.
Comments:  Discovered by Herb Hicks in April 1972.  Referred to as the "King Of Ikes" by the "Ike Group."  Originally referred to at "B Reverse" by Hicks, later referred to as Type-I Reverse by Walter Breen, as RDV-002 by CONECA and Type-2 by the Ike Group.
Photo of obverse marker by: Rob Ezerman

Specimens of this variety released in March of '72 have a shiny die gouge under the N of N

Specimens of this variety that were released in August of '72 have die cracks to a greater or lesser degree through the upper ATE of STATES

Presidential Dollars, George Washington

(2007) George Washington $1
Variety: Missing Edge Inscription (Plain Edge)
FS#: FS-$1-(2007)-GW-701
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Edge of coin
URS-18
Description: The date, Mintmark, E PLURIBUS UNIM, IN GOD WE TRUST and deliminator dots are missing due to the coin failing to be run through an edge letting machine.
Comments:  Thousands of these escaped the Mint(s) with some estimates being as high as over 100,000.  Most were found in Florida with smaller numbers scattered throughout several states. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson dollars were also released in significant though much smaller quantities.   "Plain edge" Presidential dollars are also known to exist in very small to moderate numbers for some of the other Presidential dollars including some in government issue Mint Sets. Issues that may be close to or exceed 1000 released are as follows: (2008) William H. Harrison, (2009) John Tyler and (2009) James K. Polk

Presidential Dollars, John Adams

(2007) John Adams $1
Variety: Missing Edge Inscription (Plain Edge)
FS#: FS-$1-(2007)-JA-701
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Edge of coin
URS-15
Description: The date, Mintmark, E PLURIBUS UNIM, IN GOD WE TRUST and deliminator dots are missing due to the coin failing to be run through an edge letting machine.
Comments:  Thousands of these escaped the Mint with 99%+ of them found in Philadelphia rolls. Some estimates suggest that as many or more10,000 may have been released.  Most were found in south eastern Michigan with much smaller numbers found in Florida. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson dollars were also released in significant quantities with the Washington being the most common and the Adams the second most common.   "Plain edge" Presidential dollars are also known to exist in very small to moderate numbers for some of the other Presidential dollars including some in government issue Mint Sets. Issues that may be close to or exceed 1000 released are as follows: (2008) William H. Harrison, (2009) John Tyler and (2009) James K. Polk.  Many thousands of John Adams dollar with double edge lettering were also released in ever larger quantities than the "plain edge" variety.  They were found together in the same rolls with the plain edgers, though not all rolls containing double edgers contained plain edgers.

Presidential Dollars, Thomas Jefferson 

(2007) Thomas Jefferson $1
Variety: Missing Edge Inscription (Plain Edge)
FS#: FS-$1-(2007)-TJ-701
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Edge of coin
URS-12
Description: The date, Mintmark, E PLURIBUS UNIM, IN GOD WE TRUST and deliminator dots are missing due to the coin failing to be run through an edge letting machine.
Comments:  Over one-thousand of these escaped the Mint. George Washington and John Adams dollars were also released in significant quantities with the Washington being the most common.  "Plain edge" Presidential dollars are also known to exist in very small to moderate numbers for some of the other Presidential dollars including some in government issue Mint Sets. Issues that may be close to or exceed 1000 released are as follows: (2008) William H. Harrison, (2009) John Tyler and (2009) James K. Polk.  Coin shown is the discovery coin.

2007-S Thomas Jefferson $1, Proof
Variety: Out of sequence edge inscription
FS#: FS-$1-2007S-TJ-701
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Edge of coin
URS-4
Description: Edge inscription reads:  2007 S - IN GOD WE TRUST - E PLURIBUS UNUM instead or the proper 2007 S - E PLURIBUS UNUM IN GOD WE TRUST.
Comments:  Five coins found within a group of 200, 2007 four-coin Presidential dollar proof sets ordered  from Mint by Vitto Pierri early in ordering period.  One sent to and authenticated by Coin World. Mint spokesman, Michael White, in a March 20, 2008 statement said: "it was a simple mistake in the hand placement of the segments for the mottos to appear out-of-order."  In a March 27, 2008 statement the Mint said: "100,000 of the errors may have been produced early in the production run before measures were taken to prevent the error from occurring."  To date only Pierri's five specimens are known.  Surely more exist. Image of edge is a mock up showing how the inscription is sequenced on the actual variety (Coin Word has images of the actual coin).

See more here: http://numismaticnews.net/article/Where_are_proof_Jefferson_errors/

Native American Dollars

(2010) Native American $1, Satin Finish
Variety: Missing Edge Inscription (Plain Edge)
FS#: FS-$1-(2010)-NA-701
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Edge of coin
URS-
Description: The date, Mintmark, E PLURIBUS UNIM, and stars are missing due to the coin failing to be run through an edge letting machine.
Comments: This one is found in Mint Sets and appears to be very scare to rare.

Gold Coin Varieties, $2.50 Gold

1842-D $2.50 Small D Gold 
Variety: Repunched Date
FS#: FS-G2.50-1842-301
Cross References: Possibly Breen-6164, Winter 3-E
PUP: Date
URS-N/A
Description: The18 has been repunched strong south and on crossbar of 4..  
Comments: Breen suggest this one is rare.
Submitted by: Jeff Thomas via Michigan Masters Numismatic Services
Prices: 
2003 November Signature Sale #334 Lot 7148 AU53 PCGS $13,225.00, 
2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 Lot 4660 AU58 PCGS. Winter 3-E. $15,525.00

Not being included in CPG

Shot thru a slab - wish we could get a better image

Gold Coin Varieties, $5 Gold

1848-D $5 Gold
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-G5-1848D-501
Cross References: Breen: N/A, CONECA: N/A
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: A strong secondary D is evident to the south of the primary S. 
Comments: 
Image Supplied by: Frank M. Zapushek

1911-S $5 Gold
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-G5-1911S-502
Cross References: VP-001
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description: A secondary S is evident to the east of the primary S. 
Comments: First reported by NGC in April of 2011
Image Supplied by: NGC

1892-CC $10 Gold
Variety: Tripled Die Reverse
FS#: FS-G10-1892CC-501
Cross References: VP-001
PUP: IN GOD WE TRUST
URS-N/A
Description: Tripling is evident within the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, and other lettering about the rim.
Comments: First reported by NGC in Feb of 2011, it is surprising this one has not been reported sooner considering it is a low mintage coin.
Image Supplied by: NGC

Classic Commemorative, 1892-1954

1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition 
Variety: Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-C50-1915S-502 Pan-Pac
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description:  A secondary S can be seen to the north of the primary S.
Comments: This is the second nice variety for the date and type.
Submitted by:  Vic West

1920 50c Pilgrim
Variety: Die Break/Crack
FS#: FS-C50-1920 Pilgrim
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Reverse
URS-N/A
Description:  A long die crack and die breaks runs vertically between the two forward masts.  
Comments:  This is a progression show how the crack/break progresses in size through the stages.  Other cracks can be found on this coin in all stages.
Submitted by:  Bill Fivaz

Die Break/Crack Stage 1

Die Break/Crack Stage 2

Die Break/Crack Stage 3

Die Break/Crack Stage 4

Die Break/Crack Stage 5

1936-D California Pacific International Exposition 
Variety: Quadrupled Die Obverse + Repunched Mintmark
FS#: FS-C50-1936D-101 
Cross References: Flynn: DDO-001 / RPM-001
PUP: LIBERTY & Mintmark
URS-N/A
Description:  Quadrupling is evident on LIBERTY and lesser doubling on HALF DOLLAR and OF AMERICA.
Comments:  Lloyd Hanson reported this in 2001.  The RPM is also known paired with a normal obverse die without hub doubling listed as FS-501.
Submitted by:  Lloyd Hanson.

Bullion Coins, Silver

2008-W $1 Silver Eagle Burnished 
Variety: Reverse of 2007
FS#: FS-SE1-2008W-901
Cross References: N/A
PUP: U of UNITED
URS-N/A
Description:  The U of UNITED on the 2007 reverse bears no lower serif in the U while the new reverse introduced in 2008 bears a very prominent lower serif.  Other variations are many involving differences in the style of characters, the size and spacing of the stars above the eagle, the distance of characters from the rim and from each other, the style of the tilde that separates the word SILVER from the word ONE.
Comments: First reported by Georgia collector, John Nanny, who Coin World of them on April 15, 2008.  Mint spokesman, Michael White, suggested that 47,000 pieces were minted of the variety representing about three shifts of production at the West Point facility.
Submitted by: Michigan Masters Numismatic Services (for the Rev '07) and Mike Mizak (for the Rev of '08).

The style of 2007 with serif-less lower U and pointed lower right vertical of the N.

The style of 2008 with large lower serif of U and broad based foot of right vertical of the N. 
Also note the spacing differences between the N and I.

Bullion Coins, Gold

1999-W $5 Tenth-Ounce  UNC 
Variety: Obverse struck with an unpolished West Point Mintmark die intended proof coin production
FS#: FS-G5-1999W-401
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Mintmark and obverse finish
URS-N/A
Description: This coin was struck as a bullion piece at the Philadelphia Mint with a West Point Mintmarked obverse die that was processed as an uncirculated (matte finish) die in error. 
Comments: This is a "Red Book" variety of very high interest. J.P. Martin of ICG was first to report these. PCGS, NGC and ANACS have certified over 3,300 of these in various grades. According to Fred Weinberg most that he found came from A-Mark. He also learned that MTB shipped most of the $5s to Japan for jewelry before looking and untold numbers may be there.  May 15 CW "W MM appears on wrong Coin - Some Unc '99 1/2-ounce American Eagles Bear " then May 29 "
Weinberg's Price: $5 gold $750
Submitted by:  Steve Santangelo

1999-W $10 Quarter-Ounce  UNC 
Variety: Obverse struck with an unpolished West Point Mintmark die intended proof coin production
FS#: FS-G10-1999W-401
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Mintmark and obverse finish
URS-N/A
Description: This coin was struck as a bullion piece at the Philadelphia Mint with a West Point Mintmarked obverse die that was processed as an uncirculated (matte finish) die in error. 
Comments: This is a "Red Book" variety of very high interest. PCGS, NGC and ANACS have certified over 2,500 of the $10s.   May 15 CW "W MM appears on wrong Coin - Some Unc '99 1/2-ounce American Eagles Bear " then May 29 "
Weinberg's Price: $5 gold $750

Note: This is the same image as used for the $5

Bullion Coins, Platinum

2007-W $25 Quarter-Ounce  Proof 
Variety: Word "FREEDOM" on shield frosted
FS#: FS-P25-2007W-901
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Word FREEDOM on Shield
URS-N/A
Description: This is one of 21 specimens that the United States Mint produced with the word FREEDOM frosted; later issues had the word polished to a mirror finish in order to create better contrast.  The 21 original specimens were released with the normal run in error. 
Comments: First reported by NGC on Feb. 13, 2011. The Mint also acknowledged that 21 were produced and released on the half-ounce $50 Platinum Eagle but none have been reported found by collectors at the time of this writing.
Photo Courtesy of: NGC
See Numismatic New Story
See The NGC Story On The 1/4 oz $25 Platinum Variety

Here is a look at the variety with word FREEDOM frosted.

Here is a look at the normal version of the coin with word FREEDOM polished to a mirror finish

2007-W $50 Half-Ounce  Proof 
Variety: Word "FREEDOM" on shield frosted is Frosted
FS#: FS-P50-2007W-901
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Word FREEDOM on Shield
URS-N/A (21 minted but only one specimen found so far)
Description: This is one of 21 specimens that the United States Mint produced with the word FREEDOM frosted; later issues had the word polished to a mirror finish in order to create better contrast.  The 21 original specimens were released with the normal run in error. 
Comments: This one came in just before this edition of CPG went to press.
Photos by:  David Camire/NGC

Here is a look at the variety with word FREEDOM frosted.

Here is a look at the normal version of the coin with word FREEDOM polished to a mirror finish

A closer look at the Frosted FREEDOM variety.

Bullion Coins, Platinum

2007-W $100 One-Ounce  Proof 
Variety: Word "FREEDOM" on shield frosted
FS#: FS-P100-2007W-901
Cross References: N/A
PUP: Word FREEDOM on Shield
URS-N/A
Description: According to the United States Treasury Department is one of 12 specimens that the United States Mint produced with the word FREEDOM frosted; later issues had the word polished to a mirror finish in order to create better contrast.  The 12 original specimens were then released with the normal run in error. 
Comments: First reported by NGC on Jan. 14, 2011, who several weeks later authenticated them on the Quarter-Ounce $25 face-value Platinum Eagles on Feb. 13, 2011. The Mint also acknowledged that 21 were produced and released on the half-ounce $50 Platinum Eagle but none have been reported found by collectors at the time of this writing.
Photo Courtesy of: NGC
See Numismatic New Story
See The NGC Story On The 1 oz $100 Platinum Variety

Here is a look at the normal version of the coin with word FREEDOM polished to a mirror finish