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wetglaswegian Member United States 917 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 01:47 am Not in the best of shape,considering all things its in better condition than I thought it would be. Image: 1831.jpg 70.26 KB Image: 1831r.jpg 70.52 KB Report this Post to the Staff

coinguybrian Rest in Peace United States 5375 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 02:45 am VG Report this Post to the Staff
wetglaswegian Member United States 917 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 02:56 am Thank you for that Shadowcreator.Pretty pleased with that. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 08:47 am VG-8 Report this Post to the Staff
wetglaswegian Member United States 917 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 5:07 pm Thank you Echizento , its my earliest Half and only bust coin.I got it from a guy in England so was pleased to bring it home. In the pic the 50c isn't as clear as it actually is in hand , its worn a little yes but the flash hit just that spot making it look fainter than it is. The whole coin has a gorgous light rainbow sheen when tilted in the light. Edited to ask , it does not fit into a normal half dollar airtite , this is to be expected I'm thinking ?Its slightly larger than even a seated half or any other. Edited by wetglaswegian 04/17/2009 5:10 pm Report this Post to the Staff
DNA Pillar of the Community United States 2734 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 5:22 pm The Half-Dollar was changed to the present 30mm diameter in (very late) 1836, as shown on this chart, so you need either a 32mm or 33mm Airtite. Report this Post to the Staff
wetglaswegian Member United States 917 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 5:28 pm Thank you DNA,thats put my mind at rest..its my first as I say and I hadnt time to do any research on it prior to buying it.I dont know how I can top this one...but ill find a way :) Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 04/17/2009 8:08 pm Well-worn Bust Halves are difficult (spelled f_u_n ) to attribute. I think this one's O-110, an R.2 variety. Can you confirm that the A in STATES is rotated such that its' right serif is below the adjacent T? That would nail the attribution. Report this Post to the Staff
wetglaswegian Member United States 917 Posts	Posted 04/18/2009 12:43 am Yep there is something like you say about the A I think , seems lower. Theres also some writing around the edge. Thanks SuperDave :) Image: lowa.jpg 51.79 KB Edited by wetglaswegian 04/18/2009 12:44 am Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 04/18/2009 12:58 am Quote: Theres also some writing around the edge. Yes, this series is edge-lettered: "FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR" Report this Post to the Staff
rustyboy Valued Member United States 278 Posts	Posted 04/18/2009 09:53 am Amazing attribution from those photos. It must be more than just a clever name, SuperDave. Report this Post to the Staff
wetglaswegian Member United States 917 Posts	Posted 04/19/2009 7:47 pm Yep Rustyboy . all the guys were great helping me ID this coin down to its variety,i wanted to thank everybody again.Thanks guys :) Report this Post to the Staff
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