1845-o seated half....how do i determine if its no drapes?

[alpha105]

I cant find a difference between the drapes and no drapes version.....any help please? Images with circles from paintbrush would be awsome.

 

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[djui5]

Look under the arm, like on this coin. It has the drapes:

http://www.alaskacoinexchange.com/Seated Halves.htm

 

[Klaatu]

The 1839 Half could be either "No Drapery" or "With Drapery". All Seated Libs after 1839 have drapery so your 1845-O is "With Drapery".

 

[hyperion]

The "no drapery" condition was a result of over-polishing the dies. The seated half series had two dates with this over-polishing on the drapery below liberty's outstretched left arm ... the 1839 and the 1845-O.