Capped Bust Grade

We can't really give your coin the justice it deserves with the pictures you gave us...

(I would guess VF-30 but that's seriously just a guess...)

agreed...i would like to see it outside the holder...it seems like a decent coin for sure...

Can't get my magnifying glass close enough to the screen. Looks like a nice coin but need larger pics.

Here are better pictures:

Much better pics; thank you.
The surfaces appear to be original, but it is a little hard to tell since the pictures were taken through mylar. With the amount of wear visible on the clasp, hair, and eagle's wing, I'd have to say VF20.

This is the Overton O-102a variety, which has a rarity rating of 2.

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It is out of the mylar, just on top of it.

In this case, I definitely feel this coin warrants a VF20 grade. The left wing and clasp are usually the areas that show the most wear. Also, the claw detail is worn to a VF20 point. This is another good place to look.

I do not think this coin has been cleaned, though the toning is an interesting color. That could be due to album toning or environmental issues during storage. If it was "cleaned," then it was dipped. I see no evidence of hairlines or rubbing.

In short, this is a very nice coin. I particularly like this variety. I like this 1818/17 overdate better than the O-103 variety which is more rare because the overdate is more obvious. I hope I find one as nice to add to my personal collection. I prefer VF-EF conditions in this series because of the cameo-like toning that happens as the coin wears.