Bust and Harp Tokens - Identification Guide
The multiple varieties of the Bust and Harp (Breton #1012) might be hard to identify or remember especially for new collectors. This step-by-step Identification Guide will assist you through the major varieties of this popular token and will help to associate your token with the right variety.
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Date
Which date is on reverse?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-21 (previously LC-60-A1).
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-22 (previously LC-60-A2).
Die crack behind bust
Is there a die crack behind the bust?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-23 (previously LC-60-B).
Shirt frill style
How does the shirt frill looks like?
Die crack under bust
Is there a die crack under the bust?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-1 (previously LC-60-E1).
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-14 (previously LC-60-E2).
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-19 (previously LC-60-E4).
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The Bust and Harp token variety is:
- Brass composition: LC-60-2A (previously LC-60-F1)
- Copper composition: LC-60-2B (previously LC-60-F2)
Strings
How many strings in the harp?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-3 (previously LC-60-E1).
Left lobe
How does the left lobe at the top right of the harp looks like?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-17 (previously LC-60-E2).
Die flaws
Are there die flaws above the lobes?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is:
- LC-60-16 (previously LC-60-E2)
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The Bust and Harp token variety is:
- LC-60-15 (previously LC-60-E2)
Die break
Is there a die break through the angel's head or above harp?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-6 (previously LC-60-D2).
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-5 (previously LC-60-D2). The 2 of the date must be forked.
Strings
How many strings in the harp?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-18 (previously LC-60-D3).
Lobes
Is left lobe lower than right lobe?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-4 (previously LC-60-D2).
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- Brass composition: LC-60-7 (previously LC-60-D2)
- Copper composition: LC-60-8 (previously LC-60-D2)
Strings
How many strings in the harp?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-24 (previously LC-60-C3).
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-9 (previously LC-60-C1).
Lobes
How does the lobes at the top right of the harp look like?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-10 (previously LC-60-C1).
Breasts
How does the angel's breasts look like?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-12 (previously LC-60-C2).
First strings position
How many strings under the first part of the wing?
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-11 (previously LC-60-C2).
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The Bust and Harp token variety is: LC-60-13 (previously LC-60-C2).
Prices and values
Find the value and more information on each of the Bust and Harp varieties.
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