1838 Capped Bust Reeded Edge Half Dollar For Graded

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daremonkee Valued Member United States 57 Posts	Posted 03/20/2021 2:24 pm I recently picked up this 1838 Capped Bust half dollar. I love the patina on it and the details are quite nice. Still getting into collecting and starting to build up a type set and get them holdered. Anyone have any experience with these types of coins? Edited by daremonkee 03/20/2021 4:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 03/20/2021 7:10 pm I don't know enough about varieties for these, reverse lettering looks to be rather heavy, but to my eye, is OK. Unusual patina color, obvious edge bump, AU-55. Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9796 Posts	Posted 03/21/2021 12:12 am I'm not really seeing any wear on this one, it has a subdued luster/look to it, in the photo, I think one really needs to see it in hand to tell for sure, but to me, from these photos I'd say somewhere between AU55 and MS63. I look to the bust area and the top of the cop on the obverse and the eagles beak plus the leaves on the sprig he is holding, the leaves could have a touch of friction or be slightly under struck. It doesn't appear to me as wear from light circulation but more from old cabinet friction (being slid about on velvet in a coin drawer over the years). "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
Ty2020b Pillar of the Community United States 4680 Posts	Posted 03/21/2021 10:22 am This is a tough one with that toning. At first I was put off by the toning, now I find it a bit intriguing. I'd say AU58-MS62, but that's just a shot in the dark with just these to go on. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/21/2021 10:41 am I'll say AU-58. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5687 Posts	Posted 03/21/2021 10:50 am Just a trace of wear on the high points of the hair. I'd say AU-58, but depending on whether there are signs of circulation in the fields beneath the toning, MS-63 wouldn't be surprising. Report this Post to the Staff
panzaldi Bedrock of the Community United States 18725 Posts	Posted 03/21/2021 4:05 pm i was torn between AU58 and MS63. I'm going with MS63 on this one as I really cant find anything that points to circulation. nice coin Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 03/21/2021 5:05 pm It is interesting to read all of the above posts and realize from this, when looking at screen shots, that toning makes accurate grading a more difficult task. Apparently, toning can hide fine hairline scratches, and make it more difficult to discern between a light strike and wear on the high points. Report this Post to the Staff
Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6398 Posts	Posted 03/21/2021 6:30 pm Very close to mint state, with just a touch of rub. Looks solid for AU-58. No sign of cleaning and eye appeal is good. The minor rim bump shouldn't hurt the grade. Very nice coin! Report this Post to the Staff
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