| Author |
 Replies: 19 / Views: 2,137 |
Page 2 of 2
|
|
|
|
Valued Member
United States
312 Posts |
The 2nd - I agree that the marks are too distracting on the first
|
|
Valued Member
United States
307 Posts |
I like the first because of the hair.
Edit: And the reverse shield.
Edited by Cali_Nick
04/10/2011 12:36 am
|
|
New Member
United States
12 Posts |
i would keep the first one it has a lot of detail on both sides of the coin... since everyones comparing the head look at the eagle too... #1 eagle > #2 eagle all day anyday
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1388 Posts |
I would agree with #2, it has plenty of detail that wouldn't discourage the choice... The rim is what bothers me on #1
|
|
Rest in Peace
United States
9104 Posts |
second, but the shield and eagle look fake
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
1817 Posts |
2nd coin is nice, the first looks as it's been run over several times and has too many issues.
|
|
Rest in Peace
United States
4849 Posts |
From the pictures, I would definitely go with number 2. However, I think it's important to note that these are extremely tiny coins. The big issues the first one appears to have on the blown up 200X photos, may not be all that distracting in hand....so I'd need an in hand look to know for sure, and I'd probably go with the 1st.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
 United States
642 Posts |
There are a couple comments about reverse of the second one looking weird or fake. I checked against some other dates. It is different than most Capped Bust Half Dime reverse I looked at, but the same as the 1833 I have. Same doubling of the 'F' in OF, and same wear pattern on the shield. Is there anyone more familiar with these that can help us know if this is a die variety or not? |
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
3345 Posts |
NUMBER 2
Looks the best, I would choose it.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
459 Posts |
If either one has die varieties I'd keep both. Otherwise #2.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
508 Posts |
#2 for sure... Too much going on with the first one, the rim really bothers me. While I agree with johnny on the fact it's a really tiny coin and may be difficult to see the scratches on the obv, the rim still bugs the heck outta me.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
244 Posts |
First one has such a gouged up face, I could never enjoy it, never mind the other details.
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
759 Posts |
I vote for the second one.
|
|
Valued Member
United States
90 Posts |
Well I must say that I appreciate a coin with good honest wear over a damaged higher grade example in my collection.
The way I see it, if sent to TPGS the first one would come back in a body bag (ED) where at least the second one would be graded.
Edited by colosfj
04/11/2011 04:12 am
|
|
Pillar of the Community
United States
880 Posts |
|
|
Page 2 of 2
|
Replies: 19 / Views: 2,137 |
Page 2 of 2
|
First Page
Posted 04/10/2011 12:34 am
