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SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/06/2006 2:50 pm I've no idea why I bought this, but you guys seem to have so much fun talking about them.... Anyways, this is a scan but it's pretty faithful to the actual color. What does the membership think? Report this Post to the Staff

Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 07/06/2006 2:52 pm Very nice, Dave! Nice strike, too. I see it as a VF30. A few too many flattened areas to make it to EF, but a beautiful coin. Report this Post to the Staff
ziggy29 Valued Member United States 157 Posts	Posted 07/06/2006 4:52 pm Great looking coin. Nice, original, problem-free choice VF. Report this Post to the Staff
pattiewhack Pillar of the Community Canada 1152 Posts	Posted 07/06/2006 5:39 pm I agree with susanlynn Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/06/2006 5:41 pm In all honestly, I had it figured as having a remote shot at 25, and (over)paid VF20 money for it. There is actually a method to my madness - the day will come when I'm bored with Morgans, and these are just truly nice looking coins in circulated condition. A set in VF-XF looks doable, with a couple of minor exceptions. Report this Post to the Staff
Susanlynn9 Forum Mom United States 5877 Posts	Posted 07/06/2006 7:02 pm One of the things that I like about Bust halves is that they wear well. They stay attractive almost all the way to VG. Report this Post to the Staff
swamperbob Pillar of the Community United States 5362 Posts	Posted 07/06/2006 9:36 pm The 1830 Bust Half dollar was my first truly old collectable coin. I got it from my grandfather in 1957. He had gotten it in change - it was the first money he earned after graduating from High School in 1904. So 100 years ago, these old Half Dollars were still seen in pocket change! By the way, I also kept the first money I ever earned working. I made 50 cents for cutting down a hedge and my pay was a 1943 Half Dollar. I would agree with the grade here - nice VF20. Has anyone an opinion on the Overton Variety here? This is clearly one of the 4 Large 0 varieties. There are 23 die marriages used in 1830. From the position of the I in the motto under the T in STATES - you have only one possibility - the Overton 122. Report this Post to the Staff
SsuperDdave Moderator United States 23522 Posts	Posted 07/07/2006 3:17 pm quote: Originally posted by swamperbob The 1830 Bust Half dollar was my first truly old collectable coin. I got it from my grandfather in 1957. He had gotten it in change - it was the first money he earned after graduating from High School in 1904. So 100 years ago, these old Half Dollars were still seen in pocket change! By the way, I also kept the first money I ever earned working. I made 50 cents for cutting down a hedge and my pay was a 1943 Half Dollar. I would agree with the grade here - nice VF20. Has anyone an opinion on the Overton Variety here? This is clearly one of the 4 Large 0 varieties. There are 23 die marriages used in 1830. From the position of the I in the motto under the T in STATES - you have only one possibility - the Overton 122. It was represented as O-122 on sale. Report this Post to the Staff
scoutjim99 Pillar of the Community United States 4589 Posts	Posted 07/07/2006 8:09 pm nice I agree vf With further attributes gunmeal grey color and as the die master said overton-122 Report this Post to the Staff
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