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An attractive example with minimal distractions. My want list includes an example from both the Charlotte and Dahlonega mints for my type set, and one like this would definitely make me happy! I'd say VF35.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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When I saw it before scrolling down, I thought XF40 and see I'm not alone. I did not look at photograde or grading criteria. Just a guess and nice coin to own.  |
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My first thought was VF35, but then I thought Charlotte? I'm not so well versed on these aren't they known for being weakly struck or was that Dahlonega? I can never keep them straight in my head since I don't get into gold that much.
Hmmm. I think I'm thinking too much I will just stick with my first gut instinct.
"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 |
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  Acquired this this week ! |
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i also had this one at XF40 maybe 45. the surfaces are fairly marked up. not a huge fan. especially at that grade
Edited by panzaldi
07/26/2021 10:26 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Nice coin. Your first photos didn't really show how much luster the coin has.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Glad for you we all guessed low. Congrats!
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The NGC coin pictured is NOT the OP coin , I ADDED pix of THAT one that I just recently acquired for comparison to the OP pictured
coin , which is most likely going to be an EF40 .
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07/26/2021 12:06 pm
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Pacificoin,
Can you post full-coin images of your example (which is obviously higher grade than mine)? I'd love to see the details better.
According to Doug Winter and Coin Facts the 1851-C half eagle is very scarce in AU, so congratulations on acquiring a terrific coin!
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I would if I could , coin bank vaulted today ! See what I can do next trip !   Was able to find a couple of others we took ! Hope these help! Edited by Pacificoin
07/26/2021 6:17 pm
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The PCGS grade is XF-45. There are traces of luster in protected areas around date and legends, consistent with a 45 grade. Surfaces are relatively clean, with no heavy hits or rim issues. Color looks very original and I see no sign of cleaning or abuse.
I'm happy to add this one to the collection.
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Congrats on a very nice coin. Just curious why the Charlotte mint put that punch mark on the earlobe of their half eagles that year. Was it an intentional design change, or just an overzealous mint worker?
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why the Charlotte mint put that punch mark on the earlobe of their half eagles that year. Don't know the reason, but it is found on a couple other dates and mints for Liberty Half Eagles. It's in the exact center of the obverse so maybe it's a toolmark from whatever clamping fixture was used when the die was machined. You see small raised dots in the center of some other US coins like bust half dollars. Any machinists out there with specific knowledge on this issue? |
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