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Beautiful piece! 55-58 range, wouldn't be surprised to see it in either holder.
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Slabbing depends on your plan with your coin. Are you looking to sell or preserve in your collection?
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I will be selling it within a few years. Depends on the value and my tax situation. Nothing set in stone.
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I am curious about something. The total consensus here is that this coin should grade AU 55 or 58. I consider grading to be a mystery. However, I have compared the photos of my coin to those on the PCGS grading site of the MS68 example (6148) they show, and honestly, I don't see much difference. Perhaps you all do! To my eyes the MS65 photos show more wear than mine! But for my own education I would love to hear back what others see as the difference between the 2 coins that make them so different.
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You coin is not mint state because there is little to no luster left on the bust. Some luster is gone in the fields as well. While the strike is firm and almost 100% of the detail remains, the thinnest layer was worn off erasing luster in some areas, removing it from the mint state category.
Man I love this coin! It has the perfect look for a CBH.
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I can see what you mean, thank you. I could not find CBH in the glossary.
I wonder if this luster comes in a spray can?
Just kidding!
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Bedrock of the Community
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It would certainly appeal to me for 55 money!
Edited by Coinfrog
04/22/2024 4:06 pm
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I guess the discussion has ended, so I would like to thank everyone for their input. Given me a lot to go on. When I get it graded I will post the results.
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't see the wear on this one. Without seeing it in hand, this is a hard one. MS-61 would be my guess, AU-58 at worst - a great looking CBH. As someone who is generally against slabbing, I would slab this one IF you have other coins to send in.
Those that graded it 55/58 please share where you see wear.
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"CBH" just means "Capped Bust Half".
Some people have asked about where the wear is. I see one clear area of wear on the front bust and drapery, and that prevents a MS designation. There is very minor wear on Star 1 as well as on Liberty's chin. I also see slight friction on the upper curls above the eye and the ear; without seeing the luster in-hand, this friction may or may not be wear. This coin is a later die state, so the rest of the details on the stars and the curls are due to strike weakness and not wear. Finally, I do not see any obvious wear on the reverse. In my opinion, this coin is textbook AU-58.
In short, the front drapery has slight wear. I forget who said this, and I'm paraphrasing, but it's good to keep in mind that "an AU-58 is basically a slightly circulated MS-63".
If you're looking for a value, then as long as seeing it in person does not reveal any other surface issues I'd say you're looking at around $1,000 (slabbed).
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Bedrock of the Community
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I did not post a grade review on this (must have missed it) but I think this is AU58 slider. Having seen a fair number of Bust halves over the years, this is based on the overall appearance of the coin. It is much too nice for a low Mint State grade (below 64) but the luster is not in accord with a MS64 Bust half dollar. I am going to agree with jacrispies that this is likely an AU58 coin that has just the faintest touch of circulation/handling which has disturbed the luster. Many things in coin grading are subjective (although the TPG's would love for you to believe otherwise) and sometimes you just have to go by how a coin "looks" overall. Member ANA - EAC - TNA - SSDC - CCT #890 "Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done." -- Louis D. Brandeis |
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just throw out a comment on this coin
i'd much rather have a nice AU58 coin vs a low MS coin any day and this one would probably bean if sent to CAC if it was slabbed as 58
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I don't disagree that this could come back as a 58. That said, I don't see wear on star 1 or the bust/drapery. I see an area that is darker toned - again this is all from an image. I would love to see this one in hand. The reverse is a hammered strike from a die that is wearing out. Look at those claws!
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