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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Nice original looking VF-25.
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Bedrock of the Community
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to me this one is screaming VF25. they might be generous and straight grade it
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I could see a VF-25. Any problem free 1817 is a win in my eyes, good buy.
Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Agreed, VF. Nice CBH!
Errers and Varietys.
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Pillar of the Community
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I received the coin and took a picture of it on my desk at work several weeks back and it looked like this. I figured the color in the seller photos were probably not representative but close enough.   I noticed the odd shapes in the field between the right wing and "RICA" and elsewhere on the reverse which I did note in the sellers photos. Well, I decided, why not soak it in acetone and see how it comes out. Obverse okay, reverse not so much, lol. It almost looks like something was splashed on it at some point.   Okay stupid, now what, I thought. Having read so many helpful posts on the CCF, I decided to place it on a windowsill for some sun, reverse side only. Decided to go check on it today after a few weeks. I have to admit I was surprised at how quickly the color turned. The last two picks are definitely under much brighter lighting.   Now I just need to learn to leave well enough alone! |
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Pillar of the Community
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Many times there is a desire to improve something but agree that the before pics have a much softer aged look that I like. the acetone revealed what was underneath and brightened up this old silver.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2004 Posts |
Solid VF with honest wear. $130 was fair.
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Bedrock of the Community
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United States
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Nice pickup. I love that series.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I'm still at VF25. straight grade is still a toss-up
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Problem free VF25, lovely Bust and the sort I enjoy.
Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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Pillar of the Community
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I decided to place it on a windowsill for some sun, If that window was opened...I may have been tempted to snag that  Nice retoning...I think you did good! smat |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wow! Can I mail you some of my coins to make them look that good?
Suffering from bust half fever. Want to learn how to attribute early half dollars by die variety? Click Here: http://goccf.com/t/434955Shoot me a PM if you are looking to sell bust halves. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Cointagous, after seeing the results of the acetone, I was kicking myself as I liked the original look too. Live and learn.
Smat45, I was seriously thinking about placing it outside somewhere but then thought a squirrel or some other critter might snag it or it would simply disappear.
And Jacrispies, trust me, you don't want your coins anywhere near this amateur. I am feeling lucky though, maybe I'll fetch a lotto ticket.
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