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- verb transitive, computing To
punch (some value or pattern) over an existing pattern onpaper tape .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Some believe the 1826 issue is actually an 1826/6 overpunch.
Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle, Large Diameter, 1821-1827 : Coin Guide 2009
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Quarters dated 1815 and 1825 (including 1825 overpunch varieties) are often seen with E and L counterpunches, likely private marks rather than Mint-produced.
Capped Bust Quarter, Large Size, 1815-1828 : Coin Guide 2008
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Other significant varieties are a 1798/7 overpunch with both 16-star and 13-star reverses, Small 8 and Large 8 (in the date) obverses in 1798, and five-berry and four-berry olive branch reverses in 1805.
Ten Cent Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1807 : Coin Guide 2008
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Some believe the 1826 issue is actually an 1826/6 overpunch.
Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle, Large Diameter, 1821-1827 : Coin Guide 2009
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Quarters dated 1815 and 1825 including 1825 overpunch varieties are often seen with E and L counterpunches, likely private marks rather than Mint-produced.
Capped Bust Quarter, Large Size, 1815-1828 : Coin Guide 2008
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Other significant varieties are a 1798/7 overpunch with both 16-star and 13-star reverses, Small 8 and Large 8 in the date obverses in 1798, and five-berry and four-berry olive branch reverses in 1805.
Ten Cent Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle, 1798-1807 : Coin Guide 2008
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