Where is the "drapery" on a 1839-O half dime

[cam9457]

Where is the "drapery" on a 1839-O half dime

I was just looking at some of my older coins when I came across my 1839-O half dime. Then I went to pcgs.com and saw that some have drapery and some don't. Can someone explain to me the difference, what drapery are they talking about? Thanks in advance!

 

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[Mackaydon]

Re: Where is the "drapery" on a 1839-O half dime

Liberty is seated. Under her left arm (holding the pole), at her elbow, if there is nothing between her elbow and her knee, then its a "no drapery" coin. If there is something there--that extends to just below her knee (think of it as part of her 'draped' clothing) it is a 'draped' coin.

Better yet, look at #41 and #42 here:

http://solidcoin.com/virtualset/silver.htm

"Apicture is worth a 1,000 words" comes to mind.

Don...

 

[cam9457]

Re: Where is the "drapery" on a 1839-O half dime

Thanks Mack, cool link too!

 

[cam9457]

Re: Where is the "drapery" on a 1839-O half dime

Mystery solved for me, mine is a "no drapery" type. Thanks again Mack

 

[Mackaydon]

Re: Where is the "drapery" on a 1839-O half dime

Cam:
38s and 39s had no drapes; 40s had both draped and no drapes; thereafter draped.
You have a great coin, keep digging through that inventory.
Don.......