1830 Capped Bust Half Dollar: Large Letter? Help A Novice.

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rsarnheim New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 08/04/2015 8:43 pm I found this offered at an estate auction. It was listed as a 1830 Capped Bust half dollar. From a bit of help from google, I was convinced it was a large letter variety (O-114). If it isn't I overpaid a bit. Please share your thoughts with a novice. http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/...6a8rfhlr.jpg http://i927.photobucket.com/albums/...rnwfjc58.jpg Report this Post to the Staff

edweather Pillar of the Community United States 7375 Posts	Posted 08/04/2015 9:22 pm I'm not sure but your 0 looks small. Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 08/04/2015 10:47 pm No expert but sure looks like O-114.........? Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 08/04/2015 11:41 pm I'm inclined to believe it O-114 myself. Scarce variety but I'm unsure what the premium would look like in a grade this low. Report this Post to the Staff
rsarnheim New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 08/04/2015 11:59 pm I know the shape is rough. But I'm excited to hear that people are seeing what I'm seeing. I'm hoping that even in it's condition, it still exceeds the $90 I spent on it... although if it's genuine, I think I'll hold onto it regardless of value. Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 08/06/2015 3:43 pm No doubt o.114. It is worth more than $90. This variety is highly sought-after, more than most R5s, even in rough condition. great find! Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 08/06/2015 9:00 pm Heck, for $90 this is a rhetorical exercise. Report this Post to the Staff
rsarnheim New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 08/06/2015 10:08 pm I'm really glad to hear that it looks like the genuine article. What do I do now? Do I get it graded? Is one of the grading companies a better option than the other? If I do get it graded, should I go to a coin shop or can I send it in myself. Although, I'm glad to hear that my 90 bucks is covered, I'm more excited to have a nice (however flawed) piece of American history and I want to treat it appropriately. Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 08:31 am In this case the grade isn't as important as the variety. Anyone can submit coins directly to ANACS. Be sure to request attribution, easily found on the form. http://www.anacs.com/contentpages/s...kieSupport=1 Edited by noD 08/07/2015 08:35 am Report this Post to the Staff
noD Pillar of the Community United States 1584 Posts	Posted 08/07/2015 08:45 am rsarnheim, this coin is easily worth 10x what you paid. Report this Post to the Staff
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