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Preface: I've recently acquired quite a bit of coins (And I'm going to try not to inundate your lovely forums with threads). I know literally nothing about coins, or collecting, although I find it very interesting and would love to learn more (I can't stop looking at some of these coins, the history behind them is pretty awesome). I appreciate any and all advice. The Coin:   The biggest thing I see in hand is the worn part of the 50 Cent text. Although again, you all know much more about this than me. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 You'll get lots of info here... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome Mike. You came to the right place. As for inundating us, this is what most of us like to do, so you're not imposing at all. Keep posting what you have and we can help identify, grade, etc for you. I would suggext you buy yourself some 2X2's for storage and labeling so you can keep everything in order. Regardless if you plan to keep or sell, it will be worth it. Having said that, what I see in your pictures is a nice VF-20 coin. That's kind of pushing it for the grade IMO, but it's got a good shot of grading that high. Value is probably around $100. Pretty good start I would say. Edit to add, that worn part of the 50C is probably a result of being Struck Through Grease at that spot. Something along those lines is my guess. Not a "worn" spot from circulation. |
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Thanks for the welcomes, and that sounds pretty good to me aha. Paid $100 for the lot of coins.
I will go ahead and post another thread or two then. Just didn't want to be rude, especially when I'm the one asking for advice. I do want to share these coins though, although the condition probably isn't earth shattering, they're just plain cool to look at and know about.
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Moderator
 United States
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Nice to have you here, Mike. Here's your first potential problem (  ): Bust Halves are collected by variety. Your 1822 is the variety known as O-111 (Named for Al Overton, who codified these varieties). The major identifying feature is the rough patch below the eagle's right (viewer's left) wing, which is pretty clear in your picture. The problem happens if you let yourself get sucked into collecting these by variety - your wallet will definitely suffer in the long term. This coin alone pays for the batch you bought. |
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New Member
United States
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That is some pretty cool info. Thanks for your insight! The coins only get cooler eh?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have always had a soft spot for the curly 2s. Very nice half!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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to the Forum!! VERY nice CBH!! And I agree with SsuperDdave, you got a great deal if there are more than just this one coin for $100.  I would grade this coin at VF30. I also agree the 50C got "lightened" by a glob of grease on the die. |
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New Member
United States
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I'd say there are 100+ coins in all. Not including quite a few wheat pennies and other common coins.
I've put together that the previous owner was trying to make necklaces out of them, as there are a few with botched hole attempts in them. There is a 1865 shilling piece that is made into a pin.
There is a ton of 1776 stuff, mostly American, although there is a bit of foreign as well. There are a few coins from Nazi Germany with the eagle and Nazi ensignia that are really interesting, as well as other country's WWII-time currency.
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United States
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Wow. That's a serious haul for a C-note.
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New Member
United States
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Yeah, I wasn't exactly sure what we had at first either. I'm enjoying them as well, so that is a definite plus.
Looks like I need to be looking for more people with bags of coins eh?
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