Peru 1903/89? 1/2 Dinero overdate

KurtS · Senior Member

Here's another overdate, but since the last digit is unclear I took shots from several angles to pick out details. Something I have to remind myself is that one photograph doesn't capture everything.

Some interesting thing in the last digit is a thin, raised mark (white arrow), and a raised area curved downwards (dark arrow). As for overdate possibilities, Krause lists 1903/803, 1903/893, and 1903/897. I think 1903/893 is most likely at this point, but I'm still mulling this one over. Confused

Dick · Expert Member

Kurt, in the second picture, could the mystery digit possibly be a"4"? Look at the slope on the "3", going down r to l. Above the white arrow. Does that suggest an old style "4"? It also looks like a "6".
It definitely is: 1/1, 9/8, 0/9, and the big question! You have your work cut out for you!
As part of your "research", do you also use the same settings, all, except for the light settings? That could "put some light on it"! Pun intended! I couldn't resist!
Dick

KurtS · Senior Member

Dick,
I agree--the second picture could be a crucial clue. Interesting how that ridge is visible in one lighting angle, but it's distinct under a loupe. Another distinct feature is the downward arc in the lower half of the 3. It's also hard to say whether these things are on the 3 punch, or suggest an overdate. I was wondering about a "6" too, but I need to do an overlay to see how things line up. Obviously another digit has to be underneath, and the safest bet would be a 3...but as I take a closer look, I see a lot of raised areas that might suggest a 6 (below). Next step will be to do a proper overlay. Very Happy

Dick · Expert Member

Kurt, I hope your "proper overlay shows a "6". It would not make you "rich, and famous", but it would credit you with a new discovery! LOL
Dick

KurtS · Senior Member

Or it could easily mean that Krause is incomplete--no surprises there! Comparing the date to a 1916 coin, it's pretty obvious the 6 is shaped differently than that mark.
So aside from the 1903/1893, the other possibility may be 1903/1897. Confused

Dick · Expert Member

Kurt, you're right! I had forgotten the '97. Enjoy! I am in the process of putting SuperDaves dissertation(s), and tips to work! The large picture is the first of the efforts. I want to compete with you on the views you post. (I should live so long)! LOL
Dick

Dick · Expert Member

Kurt, you're right! I had forgotten the '97. It would just about have to be a "6" from the country involved, (Peru), and same year (prior). enjoy! I am in the process of putting SuperDaves sissertation, and tips to work! The large picture is the first of the efforts. I want to compete with you on the pictures you post. (I should live so long)! LOL
Dick

eagames · Expert Member

Maybe the "experts" could only take it this far, you can tell it is a 190 over 189 but can't say what's under the 3 so they just called it an 1903/1893.

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